Laser surgery for ureter stones with a tissue sensor
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares a new tissue sensor with standard care during laser surgery to break up a single kidney stone in the ureter. The goal is to see if the sensor makes the surgery safer and more effective.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have one kidney stone in the mid or lower part of the ureter (the tube that carries urine from your kidney to your bladder).
- The stone is no bigger than 15 millimeters (about the size of a small bean).
- You are scheduled for a type of laser surgery called semirigid laser ureterolithotripsy (a procedure that breaks up kidney stones using a thin scope and laser).
- You do not have an active urinary tract infection at the time of the procedure.
- You can have CT scans and complete 12 months of follow-up visits.
- You can sign a form stating you understand the study and agree to participate.
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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