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Hydration Intervention Did Not Reduce Stone Recurrence

A behavioral strategy modestly increased urine volume but did not lower symptomatic events over 2 years.

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    Study evaluated a behavioral intervention to increase fluid intake to prevent kidney stones.

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    Involved 1,658 patients aged 12 and older.

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    Both groups used a smart water bottle but only the intervention group received additional support.

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    No significant difference in stone recurrence between groups after 24 months.

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    Intervention group had higher urine volume but similar stone events.

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    Hyponatremia was rare.

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    Study limited by recruitment from tertiary centers, affecting generalizability.

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    Funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

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Hydration Intervention Did Not Reduce Stone Recurrence

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 27, 2026

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