Cystinuria
MONDO:0009067Cystinuria is a renal tubular amino acid transport disorder characterized by recurrent formation of kidneys cystine stones.
Also known as: cystinuria, cystinuria (disease), cystinuria-lysinuria syndrome, CSNU, cystinuria, type A/B, cystinuria, type B, cystinuria, type I, cystinuria, type I, formerly
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Natural supplement aims to stop painful kidney stones
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether taking a daily alpha lipoic acid supplement can reduce the return of cystine kidney stones in people with cystinuria. Half of the 50 participants will take 1200 mg of the supplement daily for three years, and the other half will take a placebo. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Chi, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug stop painful kidney stones?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a diabetes drug (SGLT2 inhibitor) could prevent cystine kidney stones in people with cystinuria, a genetic condition that causes painful, recurring stones. Ten adults took the drug to see if it would add glucose to their urine and stop cystine from formi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC