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The effect of a single dose of dexamethasone on pain and ureteral obstruction after surgery

Investigating the effect of a single dose of dexamethasone on pain and ureteral obstruction after transurethral lithotripsy (TUL) operation in patients with unilateral ureteral stones

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240226061110N1
Enrollment
32
Registered
2024-04-10
Start date
2024-03-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Calculus of ureter. Calculus of ureter

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: A group of patients receives 0.1 mg/kg (up to 8 mg/kg) single dose of dexamethasone half an hour before surgery. Intervention 2: Intervention group: The other group

Sponsors

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with unilateral ureteral stones Normal creatinine, no leukocytosis mild to moderate hydronephrosis in ultrasound Absence of other obstructing stones in any part of the urinary system

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with stones in other parts of the urinary system (except non-obstructing stones of the calyces) impacted stones :Obstructive ureteral stone that, during ureteroscopy, instead of passing through the stone, the ureteral catheter sticks around itself and the stent does not pass through the stone. history of seizures patients with a history of alcohol and drug use heart failure systemic fungal or viral infection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Timepoint: After the operation in recovery in the time intervals of 2-6-12 and 24 hours after the operation. Method of measurement: Using a checklist.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of inflammation. Timepoint: After surgery. Method of measurement: Based on objective reality.;Ureteral obstruction. Timepoint: Based on objective reality. Method of measurement: Based on urinary jet ultrasound.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSadeq Jafari

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

jafari-s@ajums.ac.ir+98 916 636 8087

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026