Small study compares standard vs mini kidney stone surgery

NCT ID NCT04069013

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed trial compared two surgical procedures for removing kidney stones: standard PCNL and mini-PCNL. The study enrolled 18 adults with stones 10-20mm and measured blood loss, complications, and recovery time. The goal was to see if the smaller incision approach offers any advantages.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If one procedure proves safer or faster, it could become the preferred surgical option for kidney stones.

What could go wrong

This was a very small trial (18 people) and only compared two surgical techniques, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kidney Calculi kidney disorder nephrolithiasis Ureteral Calculi ureterolithiasis urolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KIDNEY CALCULI KIDNEY DISEASES KIDNEY STONE URETERAL CALCULI UROLITHIASIS

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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States