Sound waves smash kidney stones without surgery
NCT ID NCT05701098
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device called Break Wave™ that uses focused ultrasound waves to break kidney stones into tiny pieces that can pass naturally. 64 adults with upper urinary tract stones (4-10 mm) received the treatment. The goal was to see if the device is safe and effective at fragmenting stones, with follow-up imaging at 10 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Break Wave device (ultrasound waves to break kidney stones)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-surgical option to break kidney stones, reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 64 participants. The device may not work for all stone types or sizes, and there are risks like bleeding or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, California, 95051, United States
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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
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Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2T2, Canada
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z1, Canada
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University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of California- San Diego
San Diego, California, 92037, United States
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States