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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Versus Ureteroscopy for Upper Ureteric Stones

18. august 2026 opdateret af: Hanzla Arshad

Comparison of Treatment Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Versus Ureteroscopy in Patients With Upper Ureteric Stones: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Upper ureteric stones can be treated using extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy breaks the stone using shock waves delivered from outside the body, whereas ureteroscopy involves passing a small instrument through the urinary tract to locate and fragment the stone.

This randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness and safety of these two treatments in adults with a single upper ureteric stone smaller than 10 mm and a stone density of 1000 Hounsfield units or less. Participants were assigned to receive either extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or semirigid ureteroscopy. The main outcome was complete stone clearance on non-contrast computed tomography four weeks after completion of the assigned treatment. Pain relief, number of treatment sessions and treatment-related complications were also assessed.

Studieoversigt

Status

Afsluttet

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljeret beskrivelse

This single-centre, randomized, parallel-group controlled trial was conducted in the Department of Urology, Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. The objective was to compare the treatment efficacy and short-term safety of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) with semirigid ureteroscopy (URS) in patients presenting with an upper ureteric stone.

A total of 100 participants aged 18-75 years were enrolled. Eligible participants had a single unilateral upper ureteric stone located above the sacroiliac joint. The stone was confirmed on non-contrast computed tomography of the kidneys, ureters and bladder, measured less than 10 mm in maximum diameter and had a density of 1000 Hounsfield units or less. Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio by lottery, with 50 participants assigned to each treatment group.

Participants assigned to ESWL were treated using the MODULITH SLX-F2 lithotripter. Shock waves were delivered at a rate of 60-120 shocks per minute, with an energy setting of 1-9 kV and approximately 2500-3000 shocks per session. Each session lasted approximately 30-60 minutes. A maximum of three sessions was permitted, with an interval of at least 48 hours between successive sessions.

Participants assigned to URS underwent semirigid ureteroscopy under general anesthesia using a 6.5-7.5 Fr semirigid ureteroscope. Stones were fragmented using the Swiss LithoClast Master pneumatic lithotripsy system with a 1-1.2 Fr probe. Stone fragments were removed using a Dormia basket or grasping forceps when required. A double-J ureteric stent was inserted in every participant undergoing URS and was subsequently removed according to clinical assessment.

The primary outcome was complete stone clearance, assessed using non-contrast computed tomography four weeks after completion of the assigned treatment. Complete stone clearance was defined as the absence of any residual stone or stone fragment in the ipsilateral kidney or ureter. A participant requiring an additional stone-removal procedure before the four-week assessment was classified as having treatment failure.

Secondary outcomes included the number of ESWL sessions required, pain relief, immediate procedure-related complications and complications occurring during the four-week follow-up period.

Undersøgelsestype

Interventionel

Tilmelding (Faktiske)

100

Fase

  • Ikke anvendelig

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Studiesteder

  • Pakistan
      • Lahore, Pakistan, 54810
        • Sheikh Zayed Hospital

Deltagelseskriterier

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Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female participant aged 18 to 75 years Single unilateral upper ureteric stone located above the sacroiliac joint Stone confirmed by non-contrast computed tomography of the kidneys, ureters and bladder Stone maximum diameter less than 10 mm Stone density of 1000 Hounsfield units or less Written informed consent provided Willing and able to complete the assigned treatment and four-week follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Solitary functioning kidney Bilateral ureteric stones Active urinary tract infection Deranged renal function Stone maximum diameter of 10 mm or greater Stone density greater than 1000 Hounsfield units Unable or unwilling to complete the assigned treatment or four-week follow-up

Studieplan

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Design detaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomiseret
  • Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
  • Maskning: Ingen (Åben etiket)

Våben og indgreb

Deltagergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Aktiv komparator: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Participants received extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy using the MODULITH SLX-F2 lithotripter. A maximum of three sessions was permitted, with an interval of at least 48 hours between sessions.
Procedure: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
ESWL was performed using the MODULITH SLX-F2 lithotripter at 60-120 shocks per minute, an energy setting of 1-9 kV and approximately 2500-3000 shocks per session. Each session lasted approximately 30-60 minutes. Up to three sessions were permitted, with at least 48 hours between sessions.
Aktiv komparator: Semirigid Ureteroscopy
Participants underwent semirigid ureteroscopy under general anesthesia with pneumatic stone fragmentation. Stone fragments were removed when required, and a double-J ureteric stent was inserted in all participants.
Procedure: Semirigid Ureteroscopy
Semirigid ureteroscopy was performed under general anesthesia using a 6.5-7.5 Fr ureteroscope. Stones were fragmented using the Swiss LithoClast Master pneumatic lithotripsy system with a 1-1.2 Fr probe. Fragments were removed using a Dormia basket or grasping forceps when required. A double-J ureteric stent was inserted in every participant and subsequently removed according to clinical assessment.

Hvad måler undersøgelsen?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Complete Stone Clearance
Tidsramme: 4 weeks after completion of the assigned treatment
Number of participants with complete stone clearance on non-contrast computed tomography of the kidneys, ureters and bladder. Complete stone clearance was defined as the absence of any residual stone or stone fragment in the ipsilateral kidney or ureter. Participants requiring an additional stone-removal procedure before assessment were classified as treatment failures.
4 weeks after completion of the assigned treatment

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Number of ESWL Sessions Required
Tidsramme: Immediately after completion of the final ESWL treatment session
Number of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy sessions received by each participant assigned to the ESWL arm. Participants could receive a maximum of three sessions, with an interval of at least 48 hours between successive sessions.
Immediately after completion of the final ESWL treatment session

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Sponsor

Hanzla Arshad

Datoer for undersøgelser

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Studer store datoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

1. december 2025

Primær færdiggørelse (Faktiske)

1. juni 2026

Studieafslutning (Faktiske)

1. juni 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først indsendt

13. august 2026

Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier

18. august 2026

Først opslået (Faktiske)

19. august 2026

Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler

Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)

19. august 2026

Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier

18. august 2026

Sidst verificeret

1. august 2026

Mere information

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Nøgleord

Yderligere relevante MeSH-vilkår

Andre undersøgelses-id-numre

  • TERC/SC/INT/2025/570
  • Technical and Ethical Review C (Anden identifikator: Shaikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute)

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IPD-planbeskrivelse

Deidentified individual participant data underlying the results reported in the final publication will be available upon reasonable request. Data will be shared only after approval of a scientifically sound proposal and completion of a data-use agreement. Information that could identify individual participants will not be shared.

IPD-delingstidsramme

Beginning 3 months after publication of the study results and available for 5 years.

IPD-delingsadgangskriterier

Researchers with a methodologically sound proposal may request access from the principal investigator. Requests must describe the research objectives, proposed analyses and data-security arrangements. Access will require approval by the principal investigator and completion of a data-use agreement. Data may be used only for the analyses specified in the approved proposal.

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