Comparing two ways to remove bladder stones in adults
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to remove bladder stones without open surgery. Both methods use a small camera and tools inserted through the body (either through the urethra or through a tiny skin opening), and the goal is to see which is safer and more effective for adults.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have bladder stones that are between 1 and 4 centimeters in total size (about the size of a pea to a walnut).
- You do not currently have a urinary tract infection.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder that can't be corrected.
- You have not had bladder or pelvic surgery, or pelvic radiation therapy in the past.
Quick eligibility check
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