Smart scope could make kidney stone surgery safer

NCT ID NCT06576661

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new ureteroscope that shows surgeons the pressure inside the kidney in real time during stone removal. Researchers want to see if having this information changes how surgeons operate and leads to better outcomes. The study will enroll 80 adults with large kidney stones.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: LithoVue Elite ureteroscope with intra-renal pressure monitoring
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help surgeons make better decisions during kidney stone surgery, potentially reducing complications and improving patient recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on surgeon behavior, not patient outcomes. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all hospitals or surgeons.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kidney Calculi nephrolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KIDNEY STONE NEPHROLITHIASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITING

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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