New surgical tool aims to suck away kidney stones faster and safer
NCT ID NCT07712861
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new device that combines a camera and suction in one tool for kidney stone removal surgery. About 75 adults with kidney stones between 0.5 and 2.0 cm will undergo the procedure to see if the device safely clears stones and reduces leftover fragments. The goal is to improve surgical outcomes and lower the risk of complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an investigational endourological device that combines suction and optics for kidney stone surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could make kidney stone surgery more efficient by removing stone fragments faster and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early pilot study with no control group, so results may not prove the device is better than existing methods. Device-related side effects are possible.
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Conditions
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Centre hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM)
Montreal, Canada
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Hospital Alemán
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital
Nadiād, India
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Tauranga Urology Research Limited
Tauranga, New Zealand
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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