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.
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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.
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