Immediate stone removal for sudden kidney blockage
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a thin scope to remove a kidney stone right away is safe and effective for people with a sudden blockage in one kidney that has caused kidney function to drop. It aims to see if immediate stone removal can improve kidney function without needing a temporary drainage tube first.
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Who can take part
- 18 years or older
- A CT scan showing a stone of at least 5 mm blocking one kidney
- Recent kidney function test showing elevated creatinine (between 1.3 and 5 mg/dL)
- No prior stent or nephrostomy tube for this blockage
- No current urinary infection or sepsis, no severe bleeding disorder, no severe heart or lung disease
Quick eligibility check
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