Obesity's hidden role in kidney stone formation revealed

NCT ID NCT04333745

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at how obesity changes the way the body handles oxalate, a substance that can form kidney stones. Researchers will compare normal-weight and obese adults who have had calcium oxalate stones. Participants eat a controlled diet and provide urine samples to measure oxalate levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35243-3353, United States

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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