ISRCTN ISRCTN89369862
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN89369862
Protocol serial number 8577
Sponsor Central Manchester & Manchester Childrens University Hospital NHS Trust
Funder Astellas Pharma Europe
Submission date
01/04/2015
Registration date
02/04/2015
Last edited
19/02/2020
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Urological and Genital Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Clare Griffin
Scientific

Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised; Interventional; Design type: Not specified, Treatment
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleUmbilical vein catheter versus double J stent in renal transplantation
Study objectivesThe current unit policy is to insert D-J stents in all the renal transplant recipients. It is then removed after 6-8 weeks in operating theatre under local anaesthetic with a Flexible Cystoscope.

The aim of this study is to evaluate:
1. Increase or decrease in urological complications compared to D-J stents with particular reference to urinary tract infections, urinary leaks and obstruction.
2. The overall effective cost difference between both procedures
Ethics approval(s)08/H1002/39; First MREC approval date 05/08/2008
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedTopic: Renal disorders; Subtopic: Renal disorders; Disease: All Renal disorders
InterventionComparison of D-J Stents
Intervention typeDevice
Phase
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)
Primary outcome measure(s)

1. Complications and cost
2. Increase or decrease in urological complications compared to D-J stents with particular reference

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

N/A

Completion date31/03/2014

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexAll
Target sample size at registration300
Total final enrolment300
Key inclusion criteria1. Adult patients, aged 18 years or over receiving renal transplant from deceased or live donor
2. First or retransplants
3. Patient should be able to give an informed consent
4. Lower Age Limit 18 years
Key exclusion criteria1. Ureteric damage at retrieval
2. Skeletonised ureter with doubtful blood supply
3. Thickened contracted bladder
4. Technical difficulties during surgery
5. Repeat reimplantation after leaks and fistulas
6. Simultaneous Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
7. Patient with a body mass index of greater than 32 (or whose body shape, in the opinion of the operating surgeon, is not suitable for the umbilical vein catheter)
8. Patients who have been anuric for longer than three years
Date of first enrolment01/11/2008
Date of final enrolment31/03/2014

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

19/02/2020: The following changes have been made:
1. A conference abstract has been linked in the publication and dissemination plan.
2. The final enrolment number has been added from the abstract.
11/07/2017: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.