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Water Versus Saline as Irrigation Fluid for Ureteroscopy

Primary Purpose

Ureteral Stricture, Hydronephrosis, Urothelial Carcinoma

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Water
Saline
Sponsored by
Emory University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Ureteral Stricture

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • > 18 years of age
  • Participants meeting medical requirements to undergo ureteroscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Sites / Locations

  • Grady Health System
  • Emory University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Ureteroscopy with water irrigation

Ureteroscopy with saline irrigation

Arm Description

Participants meeting medical requirements to undergo ureteroscopy will undergo a routine cystoscopy and ureteroscopy following standard techniques. Water will be used as the irrigation fluid during the ureteroscopy.

Participants meeting medical requirements to undergo ureteroscopy will undergo a routine cystoscopy and ureteroscopy following standard techniques. Saline will be used as the irrigation fluid during the ureteroscopy.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Amount of irrigation fluid used during ureteroscopy
At conclusion of the ureteroscopy, the bag with the remaining fluid will be weighed to determine amount of fluid used. The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.
Change in serum sodium levels
Blood samples will be drawn preoperatively and at conclusion of case (prior to awakening the participant) to assess the serum sodium levels (mEq/L). The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.
Surgeon's rating of ureteroscopic visualization
The surgeon will be asked to rate the degree of ureteroscopic visualization on a scale of 1-5, where 1=Poor visualization and 5= Excellent visualization. The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.
Measurement of fluid clarity
Fluid clarity was assessed by taking turbidity (cloudiness) measurements of renal fluid (in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU)) with a turbidimeter. The average of three measurements of turbidity was used at the fluid clarity measurement of each case, to supplement the ureteroscopic visualization measurement by surgeon rating. The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
December 21, 2018
Last Updated
January 2, 2019
Sponsor
Emory University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03794102
Brief Title
Water Versus Saline as Irrigation Fluid for Ureteroscopy
Official Title
The Effects of Water Versus Saline on Absorption Rates and Visualization During Ureteroscopy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 17, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 22, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 30, 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Emory University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the rate of absorption of fluids (water or saline) during ureteroscopy and to assess the effects on electrolyte levels. The investigators also want to measure how much better the urologist can see the ureter based on the type of irrigation fluid that is used.
Detailed Description
The use of fluid irrigation is important during urologic procedures. There is little research done on the use of water versus saline for irrigation during ureteroscopy. This study will evaluate whether the use of water or saline during ureteroscopy has any clinical implications. The investigators will compare the amount of fluid absorbed and differences in electrolytes between the two participant groups.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Ureteral Stricture, Hydronephrosis, Urothelial Carcinoma, Urolithiasis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Care Provider
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
150 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Ureteroscopy with water irrigation
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants meeting medical requirements to undergo ureteroscopy will undergo a routine cystoscopy and ureteroscopy following standard techniques. Water will be used as the irrigation fluid during the ureteroscopy.
Arm Title
Ureteroscopy with saline irrigation
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants meeting medical requirements to undergo ureteroscopy will undergo a routine cystoscopy and ureteroscopy following standard techniques. Saline will be used as the irrigation fluid during the ureteroscopy.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Water
Intervention Description
Sterile water irrigation from standard sterile water bags will be used during ureteroscopy. Pulsed irrigation of the irrigant fluid with hand-held syringes will be used in all cases according to standard practice in order to visualize the upper urinary tract during the ureteroscopy procedure.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Saline
Intervention Description
0.9% saline irrigation from standard saline bags will be used during ureteroscopy. Pulsed irrigation of the irrigant fluid with hand-held syringes will be used in all cases according to standard practice in order to visualize the upper urinary tract during the ureteroscopy procedure.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Amount of irrigation fluid used during ureteroscopy
Description
At conclusion of the ureteroscopy, the bag with the remaining fluid will be weighed to determine amount of fluid used. The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.
Time Frame
Measurement will be performed day of ureteroscopy
Title
Change in serum sodium levels
Description
Blood samples will be drawn preoperatively and at conclusion of case (prior to awakening the participant) to assess the serum sodium levels (mEq/L). The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.
Time Frame
Measurement will be performed day of ureteroscopy
Title
Surgeon's rating of ureteroscopic visualization
Description
The surgeon will be asked to rate the degree of ureteroscopic visualization on a scale of 1-5, where 1=Poor visualization and 5= Excellent visualization. The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.
Time Frame
Measurement will be performed day of ureteroscopy
Title
Measurement of fluid clarity
Description
Fluid clarity was assessed by taking turbidity (cloudiness) measurements of renal fluid (in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU)) with a turbidimeter. The average of three measurements of turbidity was used at the fluid clarity measurement of each case, to supplement the ureteroscopic visualization measurement by surgeon rating. The study will last from the start to the completion of the ureteroscopy, i.e. the duration of the ureteroscopic evaluation.
Time Frame
Measurement will be performed day of ureteroscopy

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: > 18 years of age Participants meeting medical requirements to undergo ureteroscopy Exclusion Criteria: None
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kenneth Ogan, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Emory University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Grady Health System
City
Atlanta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30303
Country
United States
Facility Name
Emory University
City
Atlanta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30322
Country
United States

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