Gut bacteria may explain why kidney stones strike in summer

NCT ID NCT07043374

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will compare gut bacteria and blood markers between 270 kidney stone patients and healthy people in Shanghai. Researchers want to see if hot, humid weather changes gut microbes and tryptophan metabolism in ways that promote stone formation. No treatment is given; the goal is to understand the underlying mechanisms.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward ways to prevent kidney stones by modifying gut bacteria or diet, especially in hot climates.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any therapy, and results may not lead to direct clinical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kidney Calculi nephrolithiasis Ureteral Calculi ureterolithiasis

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