Comparing two positions for kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of positioning patients during surgery to remove large kidney stones. It aims to find which position is safer and more effective for people with stones larger than 2 cm.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have one or more kidney stones that together are larger than 2 cm.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (based on standard medical assessment).
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
- You do not have an active urinary infection, bleeding problems, or previous surgery on the same kidney.
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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