Study of VISOR for kidney stone treatment
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new device called VISOR to help break up kidney stones using a flexible tube and laser. It's for adults aged 18–80 with stones between 1 and 3 cm who haven't had previous kidney surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a kidney stone (or stones) that measure between 1 and 3 cm in total.
- Your doctor plans to use a flexible scope with a laser to break the stones.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have not had open or keyhole surgery on your kidney or ureter before.
- You do not have a bleeding problem or an active urinary infection with fever.
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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