Lemonade vs. pills: which fights kidney stones better?

NCT ID NCT05389995

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a popular lemonade drink, potassium citrate, or both can reduce the risk of forming kidney stones. Ten adults with a history of stones and low urine citrate or acid will be followed. The goal is to see if these treatments can change urine chemistry to prevent future stones.

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Locations

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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