Laser showdown: which technology smashes kidney stones best?
NCT ID NCT06070714
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different laser systems to break up kidney stones during a procedure called ureteroscopy. About 178 adults with kidney stones took part. The goal was to see which laser clears stones more completely and safely.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute
Cleveland, Ohio, 44125, United States
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Mount Sinai Health System
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, Wisconsin, 57392, United States
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