Laser power showdown: which setting smashes kidney stones best?

NCT ID NCT07393178

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will compare two laser power settings (high vs low) during a minimally invasive surgery called mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for removing kidney stones larger than 20 mm. Seventy adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two laser groups. The main goal is to see which setting leads to a faster and safer procedure, measuring surgery time, complications, and stone-free rates at three months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Holmium: YAG laser

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help surgeons choose the best laser power setting to remove large kidney stones more efficiently and safely.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study hasn't started yet, and there is always a risk of complications like fever or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nephrolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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