Balloon or tube? study tests which catheter keeps kidney stone fragments in place
NCT ID NCT06798753
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
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.
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Locations
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Mount Sinai West
New York, New York, 10019, United States
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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