Laser showdown: which bladder stone removal technique is best for kids?

NCT ID NCT07623980

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to use a laser to break up bladder stones in children: dusting (turning stones into fine dust) and fragmentation (breaking them into small pieces for removal). About 110 children with a single stone smaller than 3 cm will be randomly assigned to one method. The main goal is to see which technique is faster overall, while also checking for safety and how well it clears the stones.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Holmium:YAG laser
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the faster and safer laser technique for treating bladder stones in children, improving surgical outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 110 children. Results may not apply to larger stones or other hospitals. Both techniques are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bladder calculus urolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BLADDER CALCULI PEDIATRIC BLADDER STONES PEDIATRIC UROLITHIASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Urology- Beni-Suef University Hospitals
RECRUITING

Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypt

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