๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-12

CaOx Stone Prevention (NCT07225764)

Empiric vs Selective Medical Therapy for Calcium Oxalate Stone Prevention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This single-center randomized controlled trial at Mount Sinai West will enroll 80 patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy for calcium oxalate stones. Participants will be randomized to receive either empiric therapy or selective therapy guided by 24-hour urine evaluation. The primary outcome is change in calcium oxalate supersaturation at 4 weeks, aiming to determine whether empiric therapy can provide outcomes comparable to selective therapy while simplifying access to prevention.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Mount Sinai West โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Mount Sinai West โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (631) 991-1159

Email: blair.gallante@mountsinai.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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