Kidney stone study: comparing new suction to standard methods
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how well a new device that suctions out kidney stone fragments works compared to usual methods. It may help people who need a procedure to break up or remove kidney stones.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a procedure called ureteroscopy (a thin tube through the urinary tract) or PCNL (a small cut in the back) to treat kidney stones.
- You can come back for all follow-up visits and answer questions about your recovery.
- You do not have an untreated bladder or kidney infection.
- You have never had a severe blood infection (sepsis).
- You are not pregnant.
- You have no major health problems that would interfere with the study.
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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