Which kidney stone technique leaves no stone behind?
NCT ID NCT07741084
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares three ways to remove kidney stones using a scope inserted through the urinary tract. Some patients will have the procedure without a protective sheath, while others will use a flexible sheath, with either low or high laser power. The goal is to see which approach clears the most stones completely, as confirmed by a CT scan three months later. The study also tracks surgery time, laser use, and any complications to find the safest and most effective method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ureteroscopic lithotripsy using a sheathless approach or a flexible and navigable ureteral access sheath (FANS), with low or high power Thulium Fiber Laser settings.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most effective and safest way to remove kidney stones, potentially reducing the need for repeat procedures and improving patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and compares surgical techniques, so results may vary by surgeon skill and patient anatomy. Complications like bleeding or infection are possible with any procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, Vestland, 5021, Norway
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