New ultrasound software aims to sharpen kidney stone detection
NCT ID NCT02214836
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests whether new software for ultrasound machines can improve how doctors find and measure kidney stones. Researchers will compare the new ultrasound images to standard clinical methods in 370 adults with calcium-based kidney stones. The goal is to make diagnosis more accurate without using radiation.
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University of Washington, Department of Urology
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Verasonics Data Acquisition System (ultrasound device with modified software)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more accurate, radiation-free detection and sizing of kidney stones, improving diagnosis and treatment planning.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage imaging study, not a treatment trial. The new software may not prove more accurate than current methods, and results may not apply to all stone types.
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