NCT03794102

Water Versus Saline as Irrigation Fluid for Ureteroscopy

The Effects of Water Versus Saline on Absorption Rates and Visualization During Ureteroscopy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 150 (actual)
• Sponsor: Emory University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Ureteral Stricture
• Hydronephrosis
• Urothelial Carcinoma
• Urolithiasis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Water	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.
OTHER	Saline	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-01-17
• Primary completion: 2017-12-22
• Completion: 2018-06-30
• First posted: 2019-01-04
• Last updated: 2019-01-04

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States