New device aims to suck out kidney stones more safely
NCT ID NCT06615713
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new tool called the CVAC System, a steerable catheter that helps remove kidney stones during a procedure called ureteroscopy. Thirty adults with kidney stones took part. The main goal was to see how safe the device is and how well it clears stones, measured by CT scans 30 days later.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Candidate for ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy; * Be willing and able to return for and respond to all study-related follow up procedures; and, * Have been informed of the nature of the study and have agreed to the IRB approved informed consent form (ICF). Exclusion Criteria: * Significant morbidities; * Unable to meet the treatment and follow up protocol requirements; and, * Ureteral or kidney abnormalities.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital
Nadiād, India
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