Blood test before kidney stone surgery to predict infection risk
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at a blood test done before percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a procedure to remove kidney stones. The goal is to see whether results can predict who is more likely to develop infections or strong whole-body inflammation after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and can give informed consent
- You are scheduled to have PCNL at UHealth Tower or Jackson Memorial Hospital
- You are not currently on medicines that lower the immune system
- Your white blood cell count (WBC) is at least 2
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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