Which anesthesia is better for kidney stone removal? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07664384
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compares general anesthesia (being fully asleep) with spinal anesthesia (numbing only the lower body) for a type of kidney stone surgery called retrograde intrarenal surgery. Researchers will look at how well the stones are removed, pain levels, and patient satisfaction, especially depending on the size of the stone. The goal is to see if one type of anesthesia works better for certain stone sizes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors choose the best anesthesia for kidney stone surgery based on stone size, improving recovery and comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares existing methods, not a new treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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252 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All eligible patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years) scheduled for elective RIRS for renal stones \<2 cm. * Written informed consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous ureteral surgery or known ureteral stricture. * Multiple or bilateral renal stones requiring staged procedures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Qena University
Qina, Qena Governorate, 83511, Egypt
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