Testing a new way to check kidney stones during surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a method called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) to help doctors assess and treat kidney stones during a planned ureteroscopy procedure. It may help surgeons confirm how well the stone is being broken while you are on the operating table.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your kidney stone has been seen on a CT scan
- You are scheduled for stone removal using ureteroscopy (URS)
- You do NOT have an untreated bleeding problem
- You are not taking a significant blood thinner at the time of the procedure
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a first-time, new outside machine (Break Wave) that uses sound waves to break kidney stones so they can pass more easily. You may be considered if your stone can be seen on CT and is in the right location and size for this type of treatment.
This trial compares two procedures to break up a single kidney stone. One uses sound waves from outside the body, the other uses a laser through a small scope. Both aim to help you pass the stone more easily.
This trial tests a new device that combines a laser and a suction sheath to break up and remove kidney or ureter stones. It may help people with stones between 6mm and 20mm who are scheduled for a specific type of stone surgery.
This trial compares two ways of delivering shock wave energy to break up kidney stones. One method gradually increases the energy, while the other uses a fixed dose. The goal is to see which works better and is safer for stones up to 20 mm in size.
This trial tests a new smart ureteroscope that controls pressure and temperature to remove kidney or ureteral stones while you have a urinary tract infection. It may offer a safer way to treat stones without needing to wait for the infection to clear.
This study tests whether using ultrasound guidance can help people pass a kidney stone more easily. It looks at people with certain-sized stones and checks safety by managing issues like infection risk and bleeding risk.
Hear when a new Renal Calculi trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.