Shorter vs longer wait between shockwave treatments for kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two different waiting times between shockwave treatments for kidney stones that are 8 to 15 mm. They want to see if a longer or shorter gap between sessions works better to break up the stone.
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Who can take part
- Your kidney stone is between 8 and 15 millimeters (about the size of a pea to a peanut).
- You are planning to have treatment for the stone (such as shockwave therapy).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are able to give your own permission to take part.
- You have not been placed under guardianship.
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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