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Can watching and waiting beat surgery for silent kidney stones?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two approaches for people with small, symptom-free kidney stones: immediate surgery versus simply monitoring them over time. Researchers want to know which strategy leads to less disruption in daily life, fewer emergency visits, and better overall well-being. …
Matched conditions: KIDNEY STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New flexible suction sheath may improve kidney stone removal in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS) works better than the standard sheath for removing kidney stones smaller than 2 cm in children. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to one of the two devices during a procedure called…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Opioid-Free anesthesia for kidney stone surgery shows promise in new trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of two drugs, dexmedetomidine and ketamine, can replace opioids for pain control during kidney stone surgery. Sixty adults undergoing the procedure will receive either the opioid-free combo or standard fentanyl-based anesthesia. Researchers …
Matched conditions: KIDNEY STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: murat sahin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Laser showdown: which technology smashes kidney stones best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of lasers used to break up kidney stones during a procedure called ureteroscopy. About 70 adults with a single kidney stone or multiple stones totaling 7-20 mm will be randomly assigned to receive either a pulsed Thulium:YAG laser or a pulse-modu…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New kidney stone tool may spare kidney tissue
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of tubes (ureteral access sheaths) used during kidney stone surgery to see if one causes less kidney damage. Sixty adults with kidney stones will be randomly assigned to get either the standard tube or a new aspiration-assisted tube. Doctors will…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cengiz Canakci, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a simple drink stop kidney stones? new study tests cheap alternatives.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares over-the-counter and prescription alkalinizing agents to see how well they change urine chemistry and reduce kidney stone risk. Fifteen adults with or without a history of stones will follow a strict diet and take different medications. The goal is to find eff…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY STONE
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC