Could a common diabetes drug stop kidney stones?

NCT ID NCT07055282

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes and heart conditions, can help prevent calcium kidney stones. Researchers will give the drug daily for 4 weeks to 32 adults who have had calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate stones. They will measure changes in urine chemistry that affect stone formation. Results may guide future larger trials.

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Locations

  • University of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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