Plain-English translation of NCT05738304 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After urologists remove kidney stones using a minimally invasive procedure called retrograde intrarenal surgery, patients need temporary drainage of the ureter (the tube connecting kidney to bladder). This trial compares two drainage methods: a temporary external catheter left in place for just one day, or an internal stent similar to a small J-shaped tube that stays in for two weeks. The goal is to figure out which method works better with fewer complications and side effects.
Doctors aren't sure which drainage method is best after this type of kidney stone surgery. Previous studies mixed different types of stones and had conflicting results. This trial focuses specifically on kidney stones to find the drainage approach that gives patients the best outcome with the least discomfort.
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If you join this study, you'll undergo the kidney stone removal surgery as planned. Afterward, you'll be randomly assigned to receive either the one-day external catheter or the two-week internal stent for drainage. You'll attend follow-up visits to check how well the surgery worked, whether your stones cleared, and whether you're having any complications or discomfort from the drainage method. The study will track your recovery over several weeks.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 30, 2026 · Not medical advice
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