Comparing two devices for kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two different tubes used during surgery to remove kidney stones. The goal is to see if one type works better than the other for clearing stones safely.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have kidney stones that your doctor plans to remove with a scope through your urinary tract.
- You do not have an active bladder or kidney infection.
- You are not taking blood thinners that cannot be stopped, and you do not have a bleeding disorder.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have unusual anatomy in your urinary tract that would make the surgery difficult.
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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