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Dusting vs Fragmentation Laser Cystolithotripsy for Pediatric Bladder Stones (DUST-FRAG-PED)

28 mai 2026 mis à jour par: Hany Fathy Badawy, MD, Beni-Suef University

Dusting Versus Fragmentation With Holmium:YAG Laser During Transurethral Cystolithotripsy in Pediatric Bladder Stones: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Bladder stones are a clinically relevant pediatric urological condition that may require endoscopic treatment. Transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy is a minimally invasive option for selected children with bladder stones.

This prospective randomized trial will compare two Holmium:YAG laser strategies during transurethral cystolithotripsy in children with a single bladder stone less than 3 cm: dusting and fragmentation. Children will be randomized to undergo laser dusting or laser fragmentation during transurethral cystolithotripsy.

The primary outcome is total operative time. Secondary outcomes include laser time, need for active fragment extraction, endoscopic stone-free status at the end of the procedure, ultrasound-assessed stone-free status during follow-up, intraoperative complications, postoperative urinary symptoms, urinary tract infection, need for postoperative catheterization, and hospital stay.

Aperçu de l'étude

Description détaillée

This is a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted at the Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University Hospital.

The study will include children with radiologically confirmed single bladder stones less than 3 cm who are planned for transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy and are suitable for transurethral endoscopic management under general anesthesia. Written informed consent will be obtained from parents or legal guardians before enrollment.

Eligible children will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two groups. Participants in the dusting group will undergo transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy using low pulse energy and higher pulse frequency settings, with the aim of reducing the stone into fine particulate debris and tiny fragments with minimal need for active extraction. Participants in the fragmentation group will undergo transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy using higher pulse energy and lower pulse frequency settings, with the aim of producing visible extractable fragments that can be actively removed when needed.

All procedures will be performed under general anesthesia in the lithotomy position using a pediatric semi-rigid ureteroscope. A Holmium:YAG laser will be used in both groups. The planned settings are 0.5-0.8 J and 10-15 Hz in the dusting group, and 1.0 J and 6-10 Hz in the fragmentation group. A 550-micron end-firing laser fiber will be preferred when compatible with the available endoscope.

The primary outcome is total operative time, defined as the time in minutes from insertion of the endoscope into the urethra until completion of stone clearance and termination of the procedure, including fragment retrieval when required. Secondary outcomes include laser time, need for active fragment extraction, endoscopic stone-free status at the end of the procedure, ultrasound-assessed stone-free status at follow-up, intraoperative mucosal injury or bleeding, need for postoperative catheterization, postoperative hematuria, dysuria, urinary tract infection, and hospital stay. Follow-up will be scheduled at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months with clinical assessment and ultrasonography.

Type d'étude

Interventionnel

Inscription (Estimé)

110

Phase

  • N'est pas applicable

Contacts et emplacements

Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.

Coordonnées de l'étude

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Lieux d'étude

    • Beni Suweif Governorate
      • Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypte
        • Recrutement
        • Department of Urology- Beni-Suef University Hospitals
        • Contact:

Critères de participation

Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.

Critère d'éligibilité

Âges éligibles pour étudier

  • Enfant
  • Adulte

Accepte les volontaires sains

Non

La description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Children aged less than 18 years.
  2. Radiologically confirmed single bladder stone less than 3 cm.
  3. Suitable for transurethral cystolithotripsy.
  4. Fit for general anesthesia.
  5. Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Giant bladder stones more than 3 cm.
  2. Urethral pathology preventing safe transurethral access.
  3. Major lower urinary tract anomaly or neurogenic bladder.
  4. Active untreated urinary tract infection.
  5. Coagulation disorder or contraindication to endoscopic surgery.

Plan d'étude

Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.

Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?

Détails de conception

  • Objectif principal: Traitement
  • Répartition: Randomisé
  • Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
  • Masquage: Double

Armes et Interventions

Groupe de participants / Bras
Intervention / Traitement
Expérimental: Dusting
Participants will undergo transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy using a dusting strategy with low pulse energy . The planned settings are 0.5-0.8 J and 10-15 Hz, aiming to reduce the bladder stone into fine particulate debris and tiny fragments with minimal need for active fragment extraction.
Transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy using a dusting strategy with planned laser settings of 0.5-0.8 J and 10-15 Hz, aiming to reduce the bladder stone into fine particulate debris and tiny fragments with minimal need for active fragment extraction.
Comparateur actif: Fragmentation
Participants will undergo transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy using a fragmentation strategy with higher pulse energy. The planned settings are 1.0 J and 6-10 Hz, aiming to produce visible extractable stone fragments, approximately 2-5 mm, with active fragment removal when needed.
Transurethral Holmium:YAG laser cystolithotripsy using a fragmentation strategy with planned laser settings of 1.0 J and 6-10 Hz, aiming to produce visible extractable stone fragments of approximately 2-5 mm, with active fragment removal when needed.

Que mesure l'étude ?

Principaux critères de jugement

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Total Operative Time
Délai: During the index transurethral cystolithotripsy procedure
Total operative time will be measured in minutes from insertion of the endoscope into the urethra until completion of bladder stone clearance and termination of the procedure, including active fragment retrieval when required.
During the index transurethral cystolithotripsy procedure

Mesures de résultats secondaires

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Laser Time
Délai: During the index transurethral cystolithotripsy procedure
Laser time will be measured in minutes as the cumulative duration of active Holmium:YAG laser firing during the index transurethral cystolithotripsy procedure.
During the index transurethral cystolithotripsy procedure
Need for Active Fragment Extraction
Délai: During the index transurethral cystolithotripsy procedure

The need for active fragment extraction will be recorded as whether stone fragments required active removal using endoscopic retrieval maneuvers during the index transurethral cystolithotripsy

procedure.

During the index transurethral cystolithotripsy procedure
Endoscopic Stone-Free Status at the End of the Procedure
Délai: At the end of the index transurethral cystolithotripsy proced
Endoscopic stone-free status will be assessed at the end of the procedure and defined as no visible residual bladder stone fragments on final endoscopic inspection.
At the end of the index transurethral cystolithotripsy proced
Postoperative Hematuria
Délai: From the end of the procedure to 1 month postoperatively
Postoperative hematuria will be recorded based on clinical observation or patient/guardian report during postoperativ follow-up.
From the end of the procedure to 1 month postoperatively

Collaborateurs et enquêteurs

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Les enquêteurs

  • Chercheur principal: Hany F Badawy, MD, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University hospital

Dates d'enregistrement des études

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Dates principales de l'étude

Début de l'étude (Réel)

6 mai 2026

Achèvement primaire (Estimé)

1 avril 2027

Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)

1 mai 2027

Dates d'inscription aux études

Première soumission

28 mai 2026

Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

28 mai 2026

Première publication (Réel)

3 juin 2026

Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude

Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)

3 juin 2026

Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

28 mai 2026

Dernière vérification

1 mai 2026

Plus d'information

Termes liés à cette étude

Plan pour les données individuelles des participants (IPD)

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Description du régime IPD

Individual participant data will not be shared. Only aggregated, de-identified study results will be reported. Individual-level pediatric clinical data will remain confidential and will be accessible only to the study investigators and authorized regulatory or ethics committee representatives if required.

Informations sur les médicaments et les dispositifs, documents d'étude

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