Comparing two kidney stone removal methods
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two minimally invasive procedures to remove small-to-medium kidney stones (1 to 2.5 cm). The goal is to see which method is safer and more effective, possibly leading to quicker recovery and fewer side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a kidney stone that is between 1 and 2.5 centimeters in size, confirmed by a CT scan or ultrasound.
- You do not have an untreated urinary tract infection (UTI) at the time of screening.
- Your blood clotting is normal, or any clotting issues have been corrected.
- You do not have any anatomical abnormalities or narrowing in the ureter (the tube that carries urine) that would prevent these procedures.
- You have not had any prior 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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