Comparing one versus multiple tunnels for complex kidney stone removal
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to remove complex kidney stones through a small cut in the back. It uses a special scope to see inside the kidney, and some patients get one or multiple small tunnels to reach the stones. The goal is to see which method is safer and more effective.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a complex kidney stone, meaning it is large or spreads into several parts of the kidney.
- You have stones in only one kidney.
- You have not had surgery for stones on that kidney in the past.
- You do not have a current urinary tract infection.
- You are not pregnant and are willing to follow up after the procedure.
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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