Measuring microplastics in urine of kidney stone patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at the amount of tiny plastic particles (microplastics) in urine from people with kidney or ureter stones. The goal is to see if these particles are linked to stone formation, which could help prevent stones in the future.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be able to give your own permission to join the study.
- You may join either as someone with kidney or ureter stones, or as a healthy person without stones.
- You cannot have an active urinary tract infection when the urine sample is collected.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You must be able to provide a good urine sample for testing.
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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