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Vacuum cleaner for kidneys? new technique may suck out stone fragments better
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to remove kidney stone pieces after laser treatment. Instead of using a tiny basket to grab each fragment, the SURE procedure gently vacuums them out. Researchers compared how many patients became completely stone-free with each method in 132 adults. T…
Matched conditions: RENAL STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Calyxo, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Laser showdown: which technology smashes kidney stones best?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different laser systems to break up kidney stones during a procedure called ureteroscopy. About 178 adults with kidney stones took part. The goal was to see which laser clears stones more completely and safely.
Matched conditions: RENAL STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pain block after kidney stone surgery could cut opioid use
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a continuous nerve block (using the numbing medicine bupivacaine) can reduce pain and opioid use after kidney stone surgery. Fifty adults having surgery received a single nerve block plus a catheter, then were randomly given either more numbing medicine …
Matched conditions: RENAL STONE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Which stent hurts less? new study aims to ease kidney stone recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 224 adults with kidney or ureter stones who needed a stent after surgery. Half got a silicone stent, half got a standard plastic stent. The goal was to see which type caused less pain and interference with daily life in the days and weeks after surgery.
Matched conditions: RENAL STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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3D-CT outshines old formula for kidney stone stent prediction
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a 3D-CT scan can better predict if a patient with a 1-2 cm kidney stone will need a stent after shockwave treatment, compared to the usual formula. Fifty-six adults with a single stone were treated without a stent first, and their stone volume was measur…
Matched conditions: RENAL STONE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC