Shock wave vs. laser surgery for kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two procedures to break up a single kidney stone. One uses sound waves from outside the body, the other uses a laser through a small scope. Both aim to help you pass the stone more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have just one kidney stone, sized between 1 cm and 2 cm.
- You do not have an active urinary tract infection.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that can't be paused.
- Your kidney function is not severely reduced (eGFR above 30).
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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