New study tests suction tools to make kidney stone surgery safer
NCT ID NCT07516535
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two suction-assisted techniques used during minimally invasive kidney stone surgery. The goal is to see which method better clears stones and lowers the risk of infection. About 126 adults with medium-sized kidney stones (2-3 cm) will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The results could help surgeons choose the best approach for future patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Suction-assisted surgical techniques (Direct In-Scope Suction and Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteric Access Sheath)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which suction method is safer and more effective for removing medium-sized kidney stones, potentially reducing infections and the need for repeat procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 126 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques are still being tested, and there is no guarantee one will be clearly better.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, 11511, Egypt
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