Follow-up for small kidney stones (≤4 mm)
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial is for people who have a small kidney stone (less than 4 mm) in the ureter, seen on a CT scan, and don't need urgent treatment. It studies how best to follow up on these stones.
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Who can take part
- You have a kidney stone 4 mm or smaller in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
- You had a CT scan within 24 hours of a sudden, sharp pain in your side or back (renal colic).
- You do not need urgent medical treatment right away.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not under a legal guardianship.
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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