Comparing two sheath types for mini kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two types of sheaths (tubes) used during a small-incision kidney stone surgery. The goal is to see if a vacuum-assisted sheath works better than the standard one to remove stones.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your doctor plans to do a kidney stone removal surgery called 'mini-PCNL' while you are lying on your stomach
- The main kidney stone is between 10 and 25 mm (about the size of a pea to a grape)
- You have had a CT scan showing your kidney stones before the surgery
- You are not taking blood thinners and do not have a bleeding disorder
- You do not have a birth defect in your kidneys or had previous surgery on the same side of your urinary tract
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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