Tiny Aircraft-Inspired scope could revolutionize kidney stone removal

NCT ID NCT07471711

Completed Disease control Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new miniature endoscope called the 'Aircraft Nephroscope' for removing kidney stones. 216 patients underwent surgery with this device to see if it is safe and effective. The main goal was to check how many stones were completely removed and how many complications occurred.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Aircraft Nephroscope (miniature endoscopic system)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safer and more efficient way to remove kidney stones, potentially reducing recovery time and complications.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage device study with no comparison group, so benefits over standard scopes are unproven. Risks include infection, bleeding, or incomplete stone removal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

urolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL) UROLITHIASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

Guangzhou, Guangdong / 广东, 510120, China

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