New tool aims to make kidney stone removal safer

NCT ID NCT07071831

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a device called RetroPerc, which helps doctors reach kidney stones during surgery. About 150 adults with kidney stones will take part. The goal is to see how often the device successfully gets to the stone and how long it takes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: RetroPerc device
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could confirm that the RetroPerc device is a reliable tool for kidney stone surgery, potentially making the procedure safer and more efficient.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove the device is better than other methods. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kidney Calculi nephrolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RENAL STONES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITING

Kansas City, Kansas, 66105, United States
University of South Florida
RECRUITING

Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States

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