A new tool for treating partial staghorn kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new flexible suction tube combined with a tiny needle to break up and remove partial staghorn kidney stones. It may offer a less invasive option with better stone clearance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- A CT scan shows you have a partial staghorn kidney stone.
- You are willing and able to follow the study procedures and sign a consent form.
- Your kidney function is not severely reduced (eGFR at least 30).
- You have not had open surgery for kidney stones before.
- You do not have a current uncontrolled urinary tract infection.
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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