Spinal vs. general anesthesia for kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of anesthesia—spinal (numbing the lower body) versus general (being fully asleep)—for people having a specific kidney stone removal procedure lying on their back. The goal is to see which one works better and has fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years old or older.
- You have a single kidney stone that is 2 to 3 centimeters in size.
- You are in good health overall (classified as ASA I or II by your anesthesiologist).
- You are not pregnant.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less.
- You have no kidney shape abnormalities (like horseshoe or ectopic kidney).
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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