Access Sheath and Stent Trial (NCT07297953)
Access Sheath and stENT Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The study is being completed to compare patient reported outcomes for stent omission vs. placement after using a ureteral access sheath for uncomplicated ureteroscopy. Participants that consent for the study will complete baseline PRO questionnaires. A UAS will be used during surgery, and the size left to the discretion of the surgeon. At the end of the procedure, the urologist will evaluate the ureter for iatrogenic injury, and the ureter will be graded using the Post Ureteroscopic Lesion Scale (PULS). Patients assessed with PULS 0 and PULS 1 will meet 2nd stage eligibility and will be randomized 1:1 to either stent omission or stent placement. When a stent is placed, the stent type and decision to leave a string (tether) will be at the operating urologist's discretion. Hypothesis: \- stent omission arm will be non-inferior to stent placement in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pain Interference and Pain Intensity, and have lower 30-day healthcare utilization.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Surveys (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (734) 232-4906
Email: esekulos@med.umich.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.