August 6, 2026

Observational Approach versus Surgical Intervention for Stones

Page last updated August 5, 2026

ClinicalTrials.gov#: NCT07718802
Study Design: 
Intervention Trial
PCORnet Infrastructure: Common Data Model (CDM), Single IRB, Patient partners or engagement, Clinical Research
Collaboration Agreement
Principal Investigator: Gregory Tasian
Institution: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
PCORnet® Network Partner: PEDSnet
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI); (Project webpage)
Funding Date: 2026
Study Duration: 2026 – 2031
Participating PCORnet® Clinical Research Networks: ADVANCE, GPC, INSIGHT, OneFlorida+, PaTH, PEDSnet, REACHnet, STAR
Therapeutic Area: Nephrology
Status: Not yet recruiting

Research Question(s):

Whether observation or upfront surgery results in less life disruption from asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) kidney stones for children and adults.