Improving kidney stone treatment for children
Official title: Personalizing Outcomes of Nephrolithiasis in Youth (PONY)
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-11159839 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help kids with kidney stones feel better and get the right treatment, while also supporting new researchers who want to make a difference in this area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $391,028 |
| NIH project number | 5P20DK140504-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11159839 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with kidney stone disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those without a diagnosis of kidney stone disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding and management of kidney stone disease in children, which is becoming more common. By collaborating with various experts and utilizing existing data resources, the project aims to identify effective treatment strategies tailored to the unique needs of young patients. The initiative also seeks to support early-stage researchers in the field, fostering innovation and improving care for pediatric patients suffering from this painful condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for children with kidney stones, reducing pain and recurrence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in improving outcomes for pediatric kidney stone disease, indicating that this approach could build on existing knowledge.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tasian, Gregory Edward — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Tasian, Gregory Edward
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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.