Asymptomatic Renal Calculi in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
NCT ID: NCT04495699
Last Updated: 2025-10-21
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
94 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2020-09-09
2025-09-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The role of upper urinary tract calculi in UTIs is not well understood. Although there is some evidence that some metabolic stones, such as calcium oxalate, can harbor bacteria, it is not known if this is clinically significant or if these contribute to clinical infections.
This study aims to advance the level of evidence in the treatment of non-obstructing urolithiasis in the context of recurrent UTIs.
The aim of this study is to:
1\. Assess the effects of treatment of non-obstructing upper urinary tract calculi on recurrent UTIs in the first prospective observational trial in this area
Patients who meet inclusion criteria will make a decision about treating their asymptomatic stones or not with their surgeon as per usual clinical care. The primary outcome will be the rate of recurrent urinary tract infections for patients, comparing patients who did and did not have their stones treated.
Patient data is securely stored in de-identified fashion in REDCAP database, following all the secure protocols of the institutions involved. The recruitment goal is 80 patients based on power calculations to detect the effect size. Statistical analysis will be performed between the two groups, with t-test used for normally distributed numerical data and fisher's exact or chi-square tests for categorical data.
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Observation
Patients who elect to have observation of their asymptomatic stones as part of usual care will be followed. Note that there is no randomization, the decision to treat or not treat a stone is made in the usual clinical fashion by the patient in consultation with their surgeon.
No interventions assigned to this group
Stone treated
Patients who elect to have intervention of their asymptomatic stones as part of usual care will be followed. Note that there is no randomization, the decision to treat or not treat a stone is made in the usual clinical fashion by the patient in consultation with their surgeon.
None - observational
If the patient elects to have their stone treated, it will be treated in the usual most clinically appropriate fashion (Shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy). All types of treatment will be analyzed together.
Interventions
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None - observational
If the patient elects to have their stone treated, it will be treated in the usual most clinically appropriate fashion (Shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy). All types of treatment will be analyzed together.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* non-obstructing renal stone(s) on imaging within 6 months of initial visit
Exclusion Criteria
* pregnancy
* hydronephrosis or evidence of obstruction
* presence of a foreign body in urinary tract (e.g. Foley, ureteral stent, nephrostomy tube) at the time of UTI diagnosis
* concurrent bladder calculi
* Urinary diversion or previous surgery involving segments of bowel interposed into the urinary tract (ileal conduit, ileal ureter etc.)
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of British Columbia
OTHER
University of California, San Diego
OTHER
Mayo Clinic
OTHER
Massachusetts General Hospital
OTHER
Columbia University
OTHER
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ryan Hsi
Associate Professor, Department of Urology
Principal Investigators
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Ryan Hsi, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Locations
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Vancouver General Hospital/University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Countries
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References
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Anger J, Lee U, Ackerman AL, Chou R, Chughtai B, Clemens JQ, Hickling D, Kapoor A, Kenton KS, Kaufman MR, Rondanina MA, Stapleton A, Stothers L, Chai TC. Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women: AUA/CUA/SUFU Guideline. J Urol. 2019 Aug;202(2):282-289. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000000296. Epub 2019 Jul 8.
Agarwal DK, Krambeck AE, Sharma V, Maldonado FJ, Westerman ME, Knoedler JJ, Rivera ME. Treatment of non-obstructive, non-struvite urolithiasis is effective in treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections. World J Urol. 2020 Aug;38(8):2029-2033. doi: 10.1007/s00345-019-02977-3. Epub 2019 Oct 23.
Assimos D, Krambeck A, Miller NL, Monga M, Murad MH, Nelson CP, Pace KT, Pais VM Jr, Pearle MS, Preminger GM, Razvi H, Shah O, Matlaga BR. Surgical Management of Stones: American Urological Association/Endourological Society Guideline, PART I. J Urol. 2016 Oct;196(4):1153-60. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.05.090. Epub 2016 May 27.
Barr-Beare E, Saxena V, Hilt EE, Thomas-White K, Schober M, Li B, Becknell B, Hains DS, Wolfe AJ, Schwaderer AL. The Interaction between Enterobacteriaceae and Calcium Oxalate Deposits. PLoS One. 2015 Oct 8;10(10):e0139575. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139575. eCollection 2015.
Cai T, Mazzoli S, Mondaini N, Meacci F, Nesi G, D'Elia C, Malossini G, Boddi V, Bartoletti R. The role of asymptomatic bacteriuria in young women with recurrent urinary tract infections: to treat or not to treat? Clin Infect Dis. 2012 Sep;55(6):771-7. doi: 10.1093/cid/cis534. Epub 2012 Jun 7.
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Foxman B. Epidemiology of urinary tract infections: incidence, morbidity, and economic costs. Dis Mon. 2003 Feb;49(2):53-70. doi: 10.1067/mda.2003.7.
Geerlings SE. Clinical Presentations and Epidemiology of Urinary Tract Infections. Microbiol Spectr. 2016 Oct;4(5). doi: 10.1128/microbiolspec.UTI-0002-2012.
Griebling TL. Urologic diseases in america project: trends in resource use for urinary tract infections in men. J Urol. 2005 Apr;173(4):1288-94. doi: 10.1097/01.ju.0000155595.98120.8e.
Omar M, Abdulwahab-Ahmed A, Chaparala H, Monga M. Does Stone Removal Help Patients with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections? J Urol. 2015 Oct;194(4):997-1001. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.04.096. Epub 2015 Apr 30.
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