Suction versus basket for removing medium kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods for removing medium-sized kidney stones (2-3 cm) using a scope through the urinary tract. One method uses a special sheath to help suction out stone fragments, while the other uses a basket to grab them, and the study will see which approach works better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your kidney stone measures between 2 and 3 centimeters (about the size of a grape to a small plum).
- You are suitable for a type of kidney stone surgery called retrograde intrarenal surgery (a scope through the urinary tract).
- Your kidney function is normal (close to healthy range).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, have no active urinary tract infection, no bleeding problems, and you have two kidneys (not just one).
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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