Should you remove kidney stones to stop UTIs? study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT04495699
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study followed 94 adults who have both recurrent urinary tract infections and kidney stones that are not blocking the kidney. Researchers wanted to see if surgically removing these stones reduces the number of future UTIs compared to just monitoring them. Patients chose with their doctor whether to have stone removal or not, and the team tracked infections for a year. The goal is to provide better guidance for treatment decisions.
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 help doctors decide whether to remove silent kidney stones to prevent repeat UTIs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Locations
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Columbia University
New York, New York, 10027, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States
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University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92093, United States
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Vancouver General Hospital/University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T1Z4, Canada
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States