Learn about our ongoing research efforts, including the latest clinical trials such as the Prevention of Urinary Stones with Hydration (PUSH) Study.
Members of the Pediatric Kidney Stone Center team are studying the impact of temperature on kidney stones. In a recent study, researchers found a link between hot days and kidney stones in several U.S. cities with varying climates.
Find a list of recent publications about the evaluation and medical management of pediatric kidney stones by the staff of CHOP's Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.
Researchers at the Pediatric Kidney Stone Center are investigating stone recurrence in children and adolescents with the goal of improving treatment options and lowering recurrence rates.
This randomized clinical trial aims to identify the best strategies to help patients with kidney stones drink enough fluid to prevent stone recurrence.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has proactively changed policies and practices to reach 100 percent use of ultrasound as the first imaging study for children with suspected kidney stones.