New suction and camera tool for kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new device that removes kidney stones using suction and a camera together. It aims to make the procedure more efficient and possibly reduce the need for multiple surgeries.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have kidney stones in the kidney (specifically in the collecting area), not in the ureter.
- You must be between 18 and 85 years old.
- The largest stone must measure between 0.5 cm and 2.0 cm on a recent CT scan (within 90 days).
- Your kidney function must be normal or only mildly reduced (eGFR greater than 59).
- You must not have a urinary tract infection or take blood thinners that cannot be paused.
- You must be able to give informed consent and follow the study plan.
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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