Biofilm on ureteral stents after stone treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial studies the bacteria that form on ureteral stents placed after stone treatment (lithotripsy). It aims to understand how to better prevent infections.
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Who can take part
- Adult patients (18 years or older).
- Undergoing a procedure to remove kidney stones (lithotripsy) with a temporary ureteral stent (DJ stent) placed.
- Be stone-free after the procedure.
- Plan to have the stent in place for about 1 month.
- Have a negative urine test for infection before the procedure.
- Not allergic to linezolid or certain mucolytic medications.
- Not have chronic kidney disease.
- Not be immunocompromised (e.g., due to chemotherapy or long-term steroid use).
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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