KIDNEY STONE

This study tested a device called Break Wave™ that uses sound waves to break kidney stones into tiny pieces. 64 adults with stones in the upper urinary tract took part. The goal was to see if the device is safe and can break stones into fragments small enough to pass on their own…

This study compared two types of surgery for removing kidney stones: standard PCNL and a smaller version called mini-PCNL. The goal was to see which one causes less blood loss and has fewer complications. 18 adults with kidney stones took part, and researchers measured things lik…

This study tested a new steerable catheter system called CVAC® to remove kidney stones. Thirty adults who needed stone removal surgery took part. The goal was to see if the device safely and effectively clears stones from the kidney.

This study looked at two methods for removing kidney stones 6 mm or larger: laser dusting (breaking stones into tiny pieces that pass in urine) and basket extraction (using a small wire basket to grab and remove fragments). Researchers compared how well each method cleared stones…

This study looked at whether taking mirabegron, a drug used for overactive bladder, before kidney stone surgery helps doctors insert a special tube (ureteral access sheath) more easily. The idea is that mirabegron relaxes the ureter, making it easier to reach and remove the stone…

This study compared two types of lasers (SOLTIVE Thulium and Ho:YAG) used to break up kidney stones during surgery. 100 adults with a single stone smaller than 2 cm took part. The goal was to see if the newer laser works faster and clears stones just as well as the standard one.

This study tested a new way to hold kidney stones in place during a minimally invasive surgery called mini-PCNL. The goal was to break the stones faster and more completely. 45 adults with kidney stones smaller than 4 cm took part. The approach appears safe and may shorten surger…

This study tested whether giving a single dose of pregabalin (a nerve pain medication) about an hour before kidney stone surgery could reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers afterward. 118 adults having ureteroscopy with a ureteral stent were randomly assigned to receive…

This study tested a new way to remove kidney stone fragments after laser treatment, using a suction device called CVAC instead of the usual basket. About 132 adults with kidney stones took part. The goal was to see if the suction method leaves fewer stone pieces behind, which cou…

This study tested a nerve block called the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) to see if it helps with kidney stone pain. Five adults who already received one pain shot in the ER took part. Researchers measured whether they needed a second pain medication and how their pain changed…

This study tested a teaching program to improve nurses' knowledge and practice of infection control for patients having a type of kidney stone surgery called percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Thirty nurses participated, and the goal was to see if training could reduce infections and …

This study looked at why and how people with a history of kidney stones stick to drinking more fluids. Researchers gave 172 adults a smart water bottle and a phone app to track their water intake for 3 months. The goal was to understand what helps people form healthy habits, not …

This study looked at 94 adults with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and non-blocking kidney stones. Patients chose either stone removal or monitoring. Researchers tracked how many UTIs occurred over the next year to see if surgery made a difference. The goal is to help …

This study looked for early warning signs of micro kidney stones by comparing blood and urine samples from 20 people with and without the condition. Researchers measured specific chemicals in the body to understand abnormal metabolism linked to stone formation. The goal was to im…

This study looked at 1,500 people who came to the emergency room with possible kidney stones and had a CT scan within 24 hours. Researchers wanted to see how many actually had a stone, where it was, and how quickly they got treatment. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose a…