Shock wave study for single kidney stones (6-15 mm)
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new shock wave device to break apart a single kidney stone. It may be a good option if you have one stone between 6 and 15 mm that is not too hard or too far from the skin.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have exactly one kidney stone in the target kidney, measuring 6 to 15 mm.
- The stone is not too hard (density 1200 Hounsfield units or less).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 34.9 or lower.
- No other stones larger than 4 mm in the same kidney.
- The distance from skin to stone is 160 mm or less.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial compares two ways to remove kidney stones from the bottom part of the kidney: a thin scope that goes up the urinary tract, and shock waves from outside the body. It aims to see which works better for stones that are small and not too hard.
This pilot study tests a new surgical tool that combines a camera and suction to remove kidney stones. It may help people with stones of a certain size get a more efficient procedure.
This study tests a new device that uses sound waves to break up kidney stones in the ureter. It may help people with a single stone of moderate size, as an alternative to surgery or standard shock wave treatment.
This trial studies whether kidney-stone shockwave treatment works better when you lie on your back (supine) versus on your stomach (prone). It focuses on adults with a stone in the lower part of the urine tube (the distal ureter).
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.
This study tests a first-time, new outside machine (Break Wave) that uses sound waves to break kidney stones so they can pass more easily. You may be considered if your stone can be seen on CT and is in the right location and size for this type of treatment.
Hear when a new Urolithiasis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.