Improving care for patients with kidney stones through better surgical practices
Official title: Using mixed methods to reduce disparities in renal colic care: a model for surgical value transformation
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10985581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make surgery better for people dealing with painful kidney stones by finding out what works well and what doesn’t, so we can help patients recover faster and feel more supported during their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $159,255 |
| NIH project number | 1K08HS029562-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985581 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults experiencing renal colic or symptomatic urinary stone disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to renal colic or those who do not require surgical intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance surgical care for patients suffering from renal colic, a painful condition caused by kidney stones. By analyzing current practices and identifying inefficiencies in surgical care, the project aims to develop new models that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. The approach includes examining pre-operative factors that influence post-operative recovery, with a focus on addressing patients' social needs. The goal is to create a more effective and patient-centered surgical care pathway.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced costs for patients with kidney stones.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing pre-operative factors can significantly improve post-operative outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Friedlander, David — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Friedlander, David
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.