Ureteroscopy with negative pressure sheath for kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure called ureteroscopy combined with a special sheath that uses negative pressure to remove kidney stones. It may help people with medium-sized stones get a more complete removal in a single treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have one or more kidney stones that are 2 to 3 cm in size, as shown on a CT scan.
- You are over 18 years old.
- Your kidney structure is normal (no deformities).
- You do not have serious heart or lung problems (classified as ASA I to III).
- You are willing to talk with your family and sign consent forms to join the study.
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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