Shock wave treatment for kidney and ureter stones with local numbing
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether numbing medicine applied directly to the area can make shock wave treatment for kidney or upper ureter stones less painful and more comfortable. It is for adults with stones of specific sizes who are already scheduled for this procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a kidney stone that is between 1 and 2 cm in size, or a stone in the upper part of the tube from kidney to bladder that is less than 15 mm
- You are willing to have the treatment and be followed up
- You do not have a kidney that is in an unusual position (ectopic kidney)
- Your stone is not invisible on X-ray (radiolucent)
- You do not have severe spine or ribcage deformities (like kyphoscoliosis)
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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