Urolithiasis
Conditions
Keywords
Ureteroscopy for urolithiasis
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of the Cook Ureteral Stent to reduce post-stent placement pain and urinary symptoms in patients following ureteroscopy for urolithiasis.
Interventions
Placement of drug-coated ureteral stent when temporary ureteral stenting is indicated following ureteroscopy for urolithiasis
Placement of a commercially available ureteral stent when temporary ureteral stenting is indicated following ureteroscopy for urolithiasis
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patient is undergoing ureteroscopy for urolithiasis in which temporary ureteral stenting is indicated
Exclusion criteria
* Patient is unwilling or unable to sign and date the informed consent * Patient is unwilling to comply with the follow-up study schedule * Patient is pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study * Patient is currently taking anti-cholinergic or other anti-spasm medications * Patient is currently taking sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil * Patient has a known sensitivity to alpha-blocker medications * Patient is currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy * Patient has an active urinary tract infection * Patient is in chronic renal failure, on hemodialysis, or on chronic peritoneal dialysis * Patient requires bilateral shock wave lithotripsy, bilateral stents, or has bilateral symptomatic kidney stones * Patient has had a ureteral stent within the past three months in either ureter * Patient is unable to accurately detect or report bladder function or pain * Patient has chronic pain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient-reported body pain score | 7-days post stent placement | Comparing the patient-reported body pain score from the USSQ 1 survey between the two study arms |
Countries
Hong Kong