New laser may speed up kidney stone removal
NCT ID NCT04997668
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two FDA-approved lasers used to break up kidney stones during surgery: the newer SOLTIVE Thulium Fiber Laser and the standard Ho:YAG laser. About 100 adults with a single stone smaller than 2 cm took part. Researchers measured how well each laser cleared stones, how long surgery took, and how satisfied surgeons were.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SOLTIVE Thulium Fiber Laser (device) compared to Ho:YAG laser (device)
What this could lead to
If SOLTIVE works better, it could make kidney stone surgery faster and more efficient, with similar success rates.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 100 participants. The new laser may not be significantly better than the standard one.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States