Comparing positions for kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if lying on your side vs. on your back during a scope procedure to remove lower kidney stones smaller than 2 cm is better or safer. The goal is to find which position leads to fewer complications and more complete stone removal.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have one or more stones in the lower part of the kidney, each smaller than 2 cm (about the size of a grape)
- A recent CT scan confirmed the stone size and location
- Your urine test showed no signs of infection
- You have not had surgery on the same kidney before
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have an abnormal kidney shape or narrowed ureter
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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