NEPHROLITHIASIS

This study is testing if sodium bicarbonate (a common, low-cost substance) can work as well as the standard, more expensive prescription medication (potassium citrate) to help prevent kidney stones. Researchers will compare how well each treatment makes a person's urine less acid…

This study aims to find out which of two common kidney stone removal surgeries works better. Researchers will compare a surgery that goes through the back (mini-PCNL) with one that goes through the urinary tract (ureteroscopy) when both use a special suction tool. They want to se…

This study is testing if rinsing the kidney with an antibiotic solution during stone removal surgery can help prevent the stones from growing back. It focuses on adults whose kidney stones are linked to infections. Researchers will compare patients who receive the rinse to those …

This study is testing a nerve block injection to see if it can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after surgery to remove large kidney stones. The procedure is done during surgery and aims to block pain signals. Researchers will compare pain levels and recovery quali…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after kidney stone removal surgery. Researchers will observe 75 patients to compare different pain relief methods doctors already use in practice. The goal is to identify which approaches work best to control pain while minimizi…

This study is testing whether a 21-day spa treatment program can help people with chronic kidney and urinary diseases. 150 adults will stay at a spa in the Czech Republic, drinking mineral water, taking baths, and following a special diet and exercise plan. Researchers will check…

This study aims to understand if people who carry a specific gene change (CYP24A1) are at higher risk for developing kidney stones. Researchers will compare the health of people with different versions of this gene to see how it relates to stone formation. The goal is to gather k…