Super-pulsed laser vs. standard laser for kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two types of lasers (a new super-pulsed thulium fiber laser vs. the standard holmium laser) used during a scope procedure to break up kidney and upper ureter stones. If you have stones between 10 and 25 mm and are scheduled for ureteroscopic surgery, this trial may help determine which laser works better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have kidney or upper ureter stones that are 10 mm to 25 mm in total size (combined diameter).
- You are planning to have a ureteroscopy to remove the stones.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, active infection, or severe spine/hip problems.
- If you are a woman, you are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
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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