Shock wave vs. scope treatment for upper ureter stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two standard ways to remove kidney stones from the upper ureter: shock wave therapy (using sound waves to break the stone) and a procedure using a small scope to see and remove the stone. The goal is to find which approach works better for patients with stones smaller than 1 centimeter.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- The kidney stone must be in the upper part of the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder).
- Stones on only one side of your body are required (not both sides).
- The stone must be 1 centimeter (about 0.4 inches) or smaller.
- You must not have only one working kidney, and you must not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
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