Kidney drainage procedure for cancer patients with blocked urine flow
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure that uses ultrasound to guide a small tube into the kidney to drain urine when cancer or another cause blocks the normal flow. It aims to safely relieve kidney pressure and improve kidney function in people with cancer.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer or doctors suspect it
- An imaging test (like ultrasound or CT) shows the tube carrying urine from your kidney is blocked by cancer, kidney stones, or other causes
- You have signs of reduced kidney function or symptoms from backed-up urine, and your doctor says you need drainage
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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