Kidney stone breakthrough? urine pH may predict shock wave success

NCT ID NCT07711028

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Benha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study investigates whether the acidity of a person's urine influences how effectively shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) can break up a single kidney stone smaller than 2 cm. Researchers will measure urine pH before treatment and track whether the stone is completely cleared. If a link is found, doctors might one day adjust urine pH beforehand to improve outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance: shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) using Siemens Lithoskop or piezoelectric lithotripter
What this could lead to: If urine pH proves to be a key factor, doctors could adjust it before treatment to boost the chance of breaking up kidney stones in one session.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study with 146 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The link between pH and stone clearance is still unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nephrolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

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Locations

Benha University Hospitals

Banhā, Benha, 74111, Egypt

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