New kidney stone surgery could be just as effective, less invasive
NCT ID NCT07159035
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two procedures for removing 1-2 cm kidney stones from the lower part of the kidney. One method uses a thin tube with a camera through the urinary tract, while the other makes a small incision in the back. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach works just as well and helps patients recover faster. About 640 adults from multiple countries will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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640 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18-75 years; 2. American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score 1-3; 3. Lower pole renal stones-single or multiple-with a maximal diameter of 1-2 cm confirmed by CT; 4. Ability to provide written informed consent and adhere to trial requirements. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Significant urinary tract anatomical anomalies (e.g. horseshoe kidney, ileal conduit); 2. Stones located within a calyceal diverticulum; 3. History of open nephrolithotomy or ureterolithomy (due to resultant intrarenal anatomical distortion); 4. Absolute contraindications to either FANS-f-URS or mini-PCNL, including: * Uncorrectable coagulopathy; * Active, uncontrolled urinary tract infection; * Severe cardiopulmonary disease precluding safe general anesthesia (e.g. decompensated heart failure, refractory COPD); * Pregnancy; * Inability to tolerate lithotomy or prone positioning; 5. Inability to understand or complete trial documentation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510230, China
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