Tiny study probes gene link to kidney stones

NCT ID NCT04430426

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how a specific gene change (AGXT) affects oxalate production in people who have had calcium oxalate kidney stones. Four participants will eat a low-oxalate diet for five days and then receive an intravenous dose of glycolate. Researchers will measure oxalate levels in blood and urine to understand how the gene change influences stone risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

glycolate administered intravenously

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help identify people at higher risk for kidney stones and point toward new prevention strategies.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 4 participants. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment, so direct benefits are unlikely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kidney Calculi nephrolithiasis nephrolithiasis, calcium oxalate

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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