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ILY Robotic System vs Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stone Treatment

NCT06996587 · Albert El Hajj · Updated 30 May 2025

What is being tested
Robotic-Assisted Flexible Ureteroscopy; Manual Flexible Ureteroscopy
For
Kidney Stones; Urolithiasis
Kind of study
Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
Who can join
Ages 18 years and older. About 152 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
Where
Lebanon
When
Starts or started 1 May 2025, ends Aug 2027. Registered 30 May 2025.
Results
None posted yet.

In the researchers' words

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy, ergonomics, and safety of robotic versus manual flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) for kidney stone treatment in adult patients undergoing laser lithotripsy. * Does robotic-assisted lithotripsy using the ILY® robot have the same efficacy as the manual fURS in treating kidney stones? * Is robotic flexible ureteroscopy associated with similar or improved safety outcomes, including perioperative and 30-day postoperative complication rates? * Does the robotic system offer improved ergonomics, lower surgeon radiation exposure, and favorable intraoperative metrics compared to manual flexible ureteroscopy? Researchers will compare the ILY robotic system with manual fURS to see if robotic intervention can match or improve clinical and ergonomic outcomes. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to undergo laser lithotripsy with either the ILY robot or manual flexible ureteroscopy * Complete standard pre- and postoperative assessments * Undergo evaluation for stone-free status using a non-contrast CT scan at 30 days postoperatively * Undergo evaluation for postoperative complications
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06996587

Sites

  • American University of Beirut Medical CenterBeirut, Lebanon