Ureteral calculi
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients who meet the diagnosis of urinary calculi and have imaging findings that the calculi are located in the ureter; (2) Stone diameter =10mm; (3) Those who plan to accept ESWL; (4) Aged between 18 and 70; (5) Sign informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients with diseases related to the urinary system, such as urinary system malformation below the stone, urinary tract infection, urinary tract obstruction, etc., who are not suitable for self-discharge of stone; (2) A history of mental illness or substance abuse, or previously diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment (dementia) and other communication impairments; (3) Patients with serious functional impairment of heart, lung, liver, kidney and other important organs, which may affect the outcome of the study; (4) Allergic to alcohol, needles, etc., or skin damage at the acupuncture site, who are not suitable for acupuncture.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 7-day stone removal rate; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stone removal time;The maximum diameter of the removal stone;Analysis of stone composition;Pain VAS score;Kolcaba Comfort Scale;Incidence rate of renal colic;Rate of taking paregoric;Other accompanying symptoms;Rate of need for re-treatment; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.