Balloon or tube? study tests which catheter keeps kidney stone fragments in place
NCT ID NCT06798753
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 108 adults having surgery for kidney stones. It compared a balloon-tipped catheter to a standard small tube to see which one better prevents stone fragments from moving into the ureter. The goal is to help surgeons choose the best tool for the job.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Occlusion Balloon Catheter and 5FR Ureteral Catheter
- What this could lead to
- If one catheter works better, it could help surgeons choose the best tool to reduce leftover stone fragments during kidney stone surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study comparing two devices during a specific surgery. Results may not apply to all patients or other surgical approaches.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai West
New York, New York, 10019, United States
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