Randall's Plaque Study: Pathogenesis and Relationship to Nephrolithiasis
Nephrocalcinosis, Renal Calculi, Hypercalciuria
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Nephrocalcinosis focused on measuring Randall's Plaque, Kidney stones
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients of Methodist Urology in Indianapolis, IN who are undergoing endoscopic procedures for nephrolithiasis or other urologic disease. Upper urinary tract endoscopic or PERC procedure for kidney stones removal General medical health allowing surgical procedure Ability to complete all the necessary components of the study Able to sign an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Poor general medical health Bleeding diathesis Inability or unwillingness to comply with post-surgical follow-up
Sites / Locations
- IU Health North HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
cohort
Subjects who are scheduled to undergo a percutaneous kidney stone removal who do not have complicated comorbidities