Short Title:
Kidney Stone Clinical Trial
Responsible HRP Element:
Exploration Medical Capability
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Collaborating Org(s):
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| National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) |
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Funding Status:
Completed - Task completed and produced a deliverable
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Procurement Mechanism(s):
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Aims:
1. The primary goal of this study is to demonstrate our ability to reposition stones within the human kidney collecting system.
2. Secondary goals include,
a) establish if there is any discomfort associated with the procedure,
b) demonstrate the ability to move the stone in a controlled direction,
c) demonstrate the ability to move large stones (> 5 mm) and small stones (≤ 5 mm)
d) qualify and quantify the complications from the procedure.
Category:
Countermeasure
Subcategory:
Prototype Hardware or Software
Description:
This delivery will contribute to the closure of Gap 4.13 by addressing interim stages 6 and 7. It will also contribute to the closure of Gap 4.02 by addressing interim stages 5 and 6.
Internal Customers:
Exploration Medical Capability
External Customers:
None