Stone breaking vs dusting for kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of breaking up small kidney stones (less than 2 cm) using a thin flexible scope: fragmentation (breaking into pieces) or dusting (turning into powder). The goal is to see which method clears stones better. If you have a small kidney stone and are healthy enough for the procedure, this trial might help decide the best treatment for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a kidney stone smaller than 2 cm (confirmed by a CT scan)
- Your doctor can reach your stone with a special flexible camera (flexible ureterorenoscopy)
- You can have a thin tube (sheath) placed past the point where the kidney meets the ureter
- You are able to give written consent and attend follow-up visits
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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