Water Versus Saline as Irrigation Fluid for Ureteroscopy

Emory University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Hydronephrosis; Urolithiasis; Urothelial Carcinoma; Ureteral Stricture

Treatments: Other: Water; Other: Saline

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03794102

IRB00005780

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 150 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

• None

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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150 participants in 2 patient groups

Ureteroscopy with water irrigation

Active Comparator group

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.

Treatment:

Other: Water

Ureteroscopy with saline irrigation

Active Comparator group

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.

Treatment:

Other: Saline