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Preoperative Use of Darifenacin (Enablex) to Alleviate Postoperative Ureteral Stent Pain

Preoperative Use of Darifenacin (Enablex) to Alleviate Postoperative Ureteral Stent Pain

Status
Terminated
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01189071
Enrollment
3
Registered
2010-08-26
Start date
2009-08-31
Completion date
2011-07-31
Last updated
2016-11-21

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

Conditions

Overactive Bladder, Pain, Postoperative, Renal Colic

Keywords

Stents [E07.695.750], Darifenacin (C101207), Kidney calculi

Brief summary

This will be a randomized two arm prospective study to evaluate postoperative ureteral stent pain. One arm will be given 3 days of preoperative darifenacin and the control group will have the standard of care which is no preoperative anticholinergic medication. The primary endpoints will be decreased pain scores and less ER visits and hospital admissions for stent difficulty. These will be assessed by a pain diary completed by the participant as well as a questionnaire when the participant returns to clinic for stent removal. Also included in evaluation of the primary end point will be patient phone calls, ER visits and admissions for stent difficulty. Secondary endpoints will be narcotic and postoperative anticholinergic use. This will also be assessed with the pain diary completed by the participant. Participants will be included in the study if they are undergoing a procedure that a stent will likely be required. This will include participants who will have ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and a stone 1 cm or larger. Also participants with stones smaller than 1 cm who due to anatomy of the ureter or kidney will likely need a stent on preoperative evaluation will also be included in the study. Included as well in the study are participants who will undergo renal or ureteral surgery that a ureteral stent will be utilized. Participants will be randomized after consent is obtained into two groups. One group will receive standard of care which is no preoperative anticholinergic medications. The second group will receive the three day treatment with darifenacin pre procedure. Participants in the second group will be instructed on side effects of darifenacin and given appropriate contact information prior to initiation of the medication. Both groups will be followed postoperatively with a pain diary. Postoperative follow up will continue until the stent is removed 1-2 weeks after the procedure. The exact time of stent removal will depend on the success and nature of the surgery and will be at the discretion of the surgeon. Participants will be able to voluntarily stop the medication for any reason as well as if they have serious side effects from the medication. Data to be collected from each group includes age, gender, race, prior ureteral stents, prior renal or ureteral surgery, past medical history, allergies, current medications and urinary complaints.

Detailed description

The purpose of the study is to determine if preoperative dosing of darifenacin will assist in postoperative ureteral stent pain. This will be a randomized two arm prospective study to evaluate postoperative ureteral stent pain. One arm will be given 3 days of preoperative darifenacin and the control group will have the standard of care which is no preoperative anticholinergic medication. The primary endpoints will be decreased pain scores and less ER visits and hospital admissions for stent difficulty. These will be assessed by a pain diary completed by the participant as well as a questionnaire when the participant returns to clinic for stent removal. Also included in evaluation of the primary end point will be patient phone calls, ER visits and admissions for stent difficulty. Secondary endpoints will be narcotic and postoperative anticholinergic use. This will also be assessed with the pain diary completed by the participant. Participants will be included in the study if they are undergoing a procedure that a stent will likely be required. This will include participants who will have ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and a stone 1 cm or larger. Also participants with stones smaller than 1 cm who due to anatomy of the ureter or kidney will likely need a stent on preoperative evaluation will also be included in the study. Included as well in the study are participants who will undergo renal or ureteral surgery that a ureteral stent will be utilized. Participants will be randomized after consent is obtained into two groups. One group will receive standard of care which is no preoperative anticholinegic medications. The second group will receive the three day treatment with darifenacin pre procedure. Participants in the second group will be instructed on side effects of darifenacin and given appropriate contact information prior to initiation of the medication. Both groups will be followed postoperatively with a pain diary. Postoperative follow up will continue until the stent is removed 1-2 weeks after the procedure. The exact time of stent removal will depend on the success and nature of the surgery and will be at the discretion of the surgeon. Participants will be able to voluntarily stop the medication for any reason as well as if they have serious side effects from the medication. Data to be collected from each group includes age, gender, race, prior ureteral stents, prior renal or ureteral surgery, past medical history, allergies, current medications and urinary complaints.

Interventions

an M3 selective anticholinergic medication. M3 muscarinic receptors are felt to be related to bladder and ureteral contractility. The ureteral and bladder spasms related to ureteral stents are felt to be due to inappropriate contractions. By using a selective M3 receptor, it is felt that there will be fewer side effects. Participants will be placed on the standard 15 mg oral daily dosage for 3 days prior to the stent being placed, day 3 being the am of the surgery.

Sponsors

University of Missouri-Columbia
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Participants will be included in the study if they are undergoing a procedure that a stent will likely be required. This will include participants who will have ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and a stone 1 cm or larger. * Also participants with stones smaller than 1 cm who due to anatomy of the ureter or kidney will likely need a stent on preoperative evaluation will also be included in the study. * Included as well in the study are participants who will undergo renal or ureteral surgery that a ureteral stent will be utilized.

Exclusion criteria

* Those who do not meet inclusion criteria-

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Decreased Post Operative Ureteral Stent Pain, Evidenced by Decreased Pain Scores, Less ER Visits/Hospital Admits, or Patient Phone Calls for Stent Pain/Difficulty24 monthsDecreased post operative ureteral stent pain, evidenced by decreased pain scores, less ER visits/hospital admits, or patient phone calls for stent pain/difficulty, as compared to the standard of care patient with no preop Darifenacin

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Decreased Use of Narcotic and Anticholinergic Medication Use Postoperatively.end of study with 30 patients recruitedDecreased use of narcotic and anticholinergic medication use postoperatively, compared to the standard of care patient

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Three participants were recruited to the study, but no data were collected or analyzed as the author of the study left the institution and the study was terminated.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Darifenacin
3 days of preoperative darifenacin anticholinergic medication Darifenacin: an M3 selective anticholinergic medication. M3 muscarinic receptors are felt to be related to bladder and ureteral contractility. The ureteral and bladder spasms related to ureteral stents are felt to be due to inappropriate contractions. By using a selective M3 receptor, it is felt that there will be fewer side effects. Participants will be placed on the standard 15 mg oral daily dosage for 3 days prior to the stent being placed, day 3 being the am of the surgery.
0
no Pill
The control group will have the standard of care which is no preoperative anticholinegic medication.
0
Total0

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0
Gender
Female
0
Gender
Male
0
Region of Enrollment
United States
0

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 00 / 0
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 00 / 0

Outcome results

Primary

Decreased Post Operative Ureteral Stent Pain, Evidenced by Decreased Pain Scores, Less ER Visits/Hospital Admits, or Patient Phone Calls for Stent Pain/Difficulty

Decreased post operative ureteral stent pain, evidenced by decreased pain scores, less ER visits/hospital admits, or patient phone calls for stent pain/difficulty, as compared to the standard of care patient with no preop Darifenacin

Time frame: 24 months

Population: Three participants were recruited to the study, but no data were collected or analyzed as the author of the study left the institution and the study was terminated.

Secondary

Decreased Use of Narcotic and Anticholinergic Medication Use Postoperatively.

Decreased use of narcotic and anticholinergic medication use postoperatively, compared to the standard of care patient

Time frame: end of study with 30 patients recruited

Population: Three participants were recruited to the study, but no data were collected or analyzed as the author of the study left the institution and the study was terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026