Laser showdown: which technology smashes kidney stones better?

NCT ID NCT07516106

First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study compares two types of lasers used to break up kidney stones during a procedure called ureteroscopy. About 70 adults with a single stone or multiple stones totaling 7 to 20 mm will be randomly assigned to receive either a pulsed Thulium laser or a pulse-modulated Holmium laser. The main goal is to see which laser leaves fewer stone fragments behind and how efficient each is in terms of time and energy used.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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