Comparing two methods of kidney stone removal
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of removing kidney stones from the lower part of the kidney using a thin, flexible scope. One method uses a special suction tube, and the other uses suction from above. The goal is to find which approach is safer and more effective.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a kidney stone between 1.5 and 2 cm (pea to grape size) in the lower part of your kidney.
- You do not have a urinary tract infection right now.
- You are not taking blood-thinning medication that can't be paused.
- You do not have any unusual kidney shapes or a history of kidney cancer.
Quick eligibility check
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