Ureteral Stent Length and Patient Symptoms

December 23, 2013 updated by: John G Pattaras, MD, Emory University
The Study of whether or not Ureteral Stent Length affects patient comfort after electro-shock wave treatment for kidney stones.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Patients undergoing electro shock wave for treatment of kidney stones are randomized to long or short stent length after signing an informed consent prior to their surgery. They keep a pain diary and medication diary for a two week period after the stent is placed. These are turned in at the two week post-op visit. Patients also complete a quality of life and urinary symptom score questionnaire pre and post operatively.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Male or female over 18 years of age, will be receiving electro-shock wave therapy for kidney stones

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Male or female over 18 years of age, will be receiving electro-shock wave therapy for kidney stones -

Exclusion Criteria:Under 18 years of age, inability to give informed consent

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Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: John G Pattaras, MD, Emory University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 6, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 6, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

February 8, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 24, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 23, 2013

Last Verified

December 1, 2013

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Terms related to this study

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