Office-based ureteroscopy with a thin camera for cancer of the ureter or kidney lining
Tests an in-office thin-camera exam for suspected or known upper urinary tract cancer.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Office-Based Ureteroscopy Utilizing a Single Use Digital, Flexible Ureteroscope for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Key facts
- Where
- Ann Arbor, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
- Trial code
- NCT07630155
- Record updated
- 15 October 2026
- Original description
This clinical trial tests how well office based ureteroscopy utilizing a single use digital, flexible ureteroscope works for the assessment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Ureteroscopy is a procedure in which a thin camera called a ureteroscope is used to assess patients with a known or suspected diagnosis of upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Ureteroscopy is traditionally performed in an operating room under general anesthesia. In this study, patients undergo ureteroscopy in the doctor's office using an ultra-thin ureteroscope, which is the narrowest instrument of its kind. Because of its small size, researchers believe this procedure can be completed in the office with minimal discomfort and high patient satisfaction, which may eliminate the risks of general anesthesia and reduce delays to diagnosis. Office based ureteroscopy utilizing a single use digital, flexible ureteroscope may be effective for the assessment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma.Read full original descriptionShow less
A Prospective Clinical Assessment of Office-Based Ureteroscopy for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Utilizing a 6.3 French Single Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope
This clinical trial tests how well office based ureteroscopy utilizing a single use digital, flexible ureteroscope works for the assessment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Ureteroscopy is a procedure in which a thin camera called a ureteroscope is used to assess patients with a known or suspected diagnosis of upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Ureteroscopy is traditionally performed in an operating room under general anesthesia. In this study, patients undergo ureteroscopy in the doctor's office using an ultra-thin ureteroscope, which is the narrowest instrument of its kind. Because of its small size, researchers believe this procedure can be completed in the office with minimal discomfort and high patient satisfaction, which may eliminate the risks of general anesthesia and reduce delays to diagnosis. Office based ureteroscopy utilizing a single use digital, flexible ureteroscope may be effective for the assessment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
Inclusion: Provision of signed and dated informed consent form; Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study; Male or female, aged ≥ 18 year. Both sexes are included to reflect the patient population with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) already being followed at the University of Michigan and allow exploration of potential differences in tolerability of awake ureteroscopy based on sex; History of endoscopically managed UTUC at any time, or a suspected diagnosis of UTUC based on pre-procedure imaging, and is already planned for office-based ureteroscopic assessment; Ability and willingness to complete and adhere to survey questions and responses throughout study duration.
Exclusion: Active urinary tract infection; History of inability to tolerate ureteroscopy under local anesthetic; Known ureteral strictures; Need for general anesthesia due to patient or procedural factors; Anticipated need for laser ablation during the surveillance procedure; Pregnancy.