Using a scope through the kidney for large stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial uses a special scope inserted through the kidney to break up and remove large, branching kidney stones (called staghorn stones). It may be a good option if you have this type of stone and your kidneys are working well.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a staghorn kidney stone (a large stone that fills part or all of the kidney).
- Your kidney function tests are normal.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, a current urinary infection, or pregnancy.
- You do not have other problems in the kidney like a narrowed ureter that would need separate treatment.
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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