Shock wave vs scope for upper ureter stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat stones in the upper ureter: shock wave therapy (ESWL) and a flexible scope procedure (ureteroscopy). If you have a stone up to 1 cm in your upper ureter, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- The stone is in the upper part of the ureter tube
- The stone is on one side only
- The stone is 1 centimeter or smaller
- The stone is visible on X-ray (not just on ultrasound)
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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