Kidney stone removal with suction vs other methods
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares a newer device that uses suction to remove kidney stones during surgery to other standard methods. It aims to see which technique clears stones more completely and safely, which could help you recover with fewer remaining stone fragments.
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Who can take part
- You need to have kidney stones that can be treated with a scope (ureteroscopy) or a small incision in your back (PCNL).
- You must be willing to come back for follow-up visits and answer questions about your recovery.
- You should not have an untreated urinary tract infection or any signs of infection at the time of the procedure.
- You cannot have a history of sepsis (a severe blood infection).
- Women who are pregnant cannot participate.
- You should not have other serious health problems or unusual structures in your bladder, ureters, or kidneys that could interfere.
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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