Comparing two ways to treat lower kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two common treatments for kidney stones in the lower part of the kidney: a shockwave procedure (ESWL) that breaks stones from outside the body, and a scope procedure (RIRS) that goes through the urinary tract to remove the stone. It aims to see which works better for stones up to 1.5 cm.
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Who can take part
- You have a kidney stone in the lower part of your kidney.
- Your stone is 1.5 cm (about half an inch) or smaller.
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have any unusual kidney anatomy (like a horseshoe kidney or narrow drainage).
Quick eligibility check
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