Camera-Assisted ultrasound could cut kidney stone procedure time by Two-Thirds in kids
NCT ID NCT07299032
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a new system using cameras to track an ultrasound probe can help doctors find kidney stones faster in children undergoing shock wave lithotripsy. Eighty children with upper urinary tract stones will be randomly assigned to either the new camera-assisted method or the standard ultrasound method. The main goal is to see if the new system reduces the time needed to locate the stone before treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Optical motion capture-assisted ultrasound localization system (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this technology could make pediatric kidney stone treatment faster and easier for doctors, potentially reducing procedure time from 15 to 5 minutes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (80 children) testing a device, not a drug. It may not work in all cases or may not improve stone clearance rates. The technology is new and needs more testing.
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Children's hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310052, China