Laser Treatments for Childhood Bladder Stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two laser methods to break up bladder stones in children. Both approaches use a thin camera inserted through the urethra (the tube that carries urine), and the study aims to find which method works better and causes fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- Your child is under 18 years old
- A bladder stone has been confirmed by imaging (X-ray or ultrasound) and is smaller than 3 centimeters
- The stone can be safely treated using a scope passed through the urethra
- Your child is healthy enough to receive general anesthesia (sleep medicine)
- You (parent or legal guardian) provide written permission for your child to participate
- Your child does not have an active urinary tract infection that needs treatment first
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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