Using Shuotongo ureteroscopy to treat upper urinary tract stones
Official title: Clinical Study on the Treatment of Upper Urinary Tract Stones by Shuotong Scope
Run by Handan First Hospital · NCT05712785 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a new method called Shuotongo ureteroscopy can safely and effectively remove larger kidney stones better than the usual techniques.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Handan First Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Handan, Hebei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 16, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05712785 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients clinically diagnosed with ureteral calculus who can cooperate with the treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe urinary tract infections or other conditions deemed unsuitable by investigators will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Shuotongo ureteroscopy for the surgical treatment of upper urinary tract stones. The procedure allows for simultaneous lithotripsy and stone removal, enhancing the stone discharge rate and improving overall outcomes. By utilizing a non-invasive approach through the natural lumen, the Shuotongo ureteroscopy offers a safer and repeatable option for patients, particularly those with larger stones. The study will assess the advantages of this technique compared to traditional ureteroscopy methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve stone removal rates and reduce the likelihood of stone recurrence in patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the Shuotongo ureteroscopy is a novel approach, similar ureteroscopy techniques have shown promise in improving stone removal outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Ureteral calculus Must be able to cooperate with the treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients had severe urinary tract infections; patients had other conditions which investigators thought not suitable for the study.
Where it's running
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Kunwu Yan
Handan, Hebei, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: kunwu yan, Master — Handan First Hospital
- Study coordinator: kunwu yan, Master
- Email: 1749200794@qq.com
- Phone: +8618232053937
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.