Could a massage gun help clear kidney stone fragments after surgery?

NCT ID NCT05872230

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a massage percussion device can help people pass tiny kidney stone fragments left behind after a common stone-removal surgery. After surgery, small fragments often remain in the kidney and may not pass on their own, sometimes requiring another procedure. Participants will use the massage device on their back or side to see if it helps move the fragments out. The trial focuses on whether people can tolerate the therapy and whether it improves the rate of becoming stone-free.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Massage Percussion Therapy device
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to help people pass leftover kidney stone fragments after surgery, reducing the need for additional procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 13 participants. The therapy may not improve stone passage and could cause discomfort or be poorly tolerated.

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Conditions

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nephrolithiasis

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NEPHROLITHIASIS

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Locations

University of Montreal

Montreal, Canada

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