Comparing laser types for kidney stone removal
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two different lasers (HoYAG and TFL) used with a device called ClearPetra during a type of kidney stone surgery called mini-PCNL. It may help find which laser works better for people with larger kidney stones.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a kidney stone that is larger than 15 millimeters (about the size of a large pea)
- You are scheduled to have a new mini-PCNL surgery on one kidney, while lying on your back
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have any unusual anatomy in your urinary tract
- You do not have a bleeding disorder that hasn't been corrected
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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