Testing a new sound wave device for kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new device that uses sound waves to break up kidney stones in the ureter. It may help people with a single stone of moderate size, as an alternative to surgery or standard shock wave treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older
- You have one kidney stone in your ureter (the tube between your kidney and bladder)
- The stone is between 5 and 10 millimeters in size
- The stone is not too hard (a CT scan will check this)
- You do not have an untreated urinary tract infection or a bleeding disorder
- You can lie still for 30 minutes during the procedure
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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