Early vs. delayed shock wave treatment for leftover kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two timing schedules for using shock waves to break up small kidney stones that remain after a surgical procedure. The goal is to find the best time to treat these leftover stones to help them pass naturally and prevent complications.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–70 years old
- Have small leftover kidney stones (15 mm or smaller) after a percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedure (a surgical procedure to remove larger stones)
- Normal kidney function (serum creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dL, meaning your kidneys are working well)
- No active urinary tract infection at the time of enrollment
- No bleeding disorders or current use of blood-thinning medications
- No blocked kidney drainage or active blood infection
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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