Using 3D kidney models to reduce pre-operative anxiety before surgery

Effect on Pre-operative Anxiety of a Personalized Three-dimensional Kidney Model Prior to Nephron-sparing Surgery for Renal Tumor. R3DP-A

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Bordeaux · NCT06035211

This study is testing if using personalized 3D kidney models can help reduce anxiety for patients facing kidney surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment192 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Bordeaux Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Angers and 5 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06035211 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the impact of personalized three-dimensional models of patients' tumoral kidneys on pre-operative anxiety before nephron-sparing surgery. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one receiving a 3D virtual model, another with a 3D printed model, and a control group receiving standard information. The primary outcome measure is the change in anxiety levels assessed using the STAI state score. The study aims to enhance patient understanding and satisfaction while addressing the psychological impact of surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients scheduled for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy due to a unilateral kidney tumor.

Not a fit: Patients who do not speak or understand French or those without a preoperative CT scan for modeling may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pre-operative anxiety for patients undergoing kidney surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While there is evidence supporting the use of 3D modeling in surgical planning, this specific approach to reducing anxiety has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients (≥ 18 years of age)
* Scheduled surgical management by laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with robotic assistance for kidney tumor
* Unilateral kidney tumor or 1st surgery for bilateral involvement
* Consent expressed for integration of the UroCCR cohort,
* Expressed consent for participation in the 3D Anxiety study.
* Patients affiliated or benefiting from a social security plan

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal of consent or participation
* Difficulty understanding and expressing oneself in French
* Patient under guardianship or curatorship
* No preoperative CT scan available for 3D modeling

Where this trial is running

Angers and 5 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Tumoral KidneyKidney NeoplasmsRenal-Cell CarcinomaNephron-Sparing Surgery3D Modeling3D PrintingAnxietySTAI
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.