New surgical tool for kidney stone treatment
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This pilot study tests a new surgical tool that combines a camera and suction to remove kidney stones. It may help people with stones of a certain size get a more efficient procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a kidney stone in the kidney (not in the ureter) that is between 0.5 cm and 2.0 cm
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You are not on blood thinners that can't be stopped, and do not have a bleeding disorder
- You have adequate kidney function (not stage 3a or worse) and have both kidneys working
- You are willing to follow study procedures and sign a consent form
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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