Noninvasive Electrical Stimulator as a Pain Control Treatment Post-ureteroscopy

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Kidney Stone, Ureteral Calculi, Nephrolithiasis

In brief

The investigators will assess the use of Transcutaneous Neurostimulation (TENS), a pharmacological alternative, for treatment of ureteral stent pain post-ureteroscopy. The primary aim for the investigators is to determine if use of a TENS unit will reduce post-operative pain and nausea associated with the ureteral stent. Secondary aim will be to assess if it can help minimize narcotic use.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05153629

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

41

Starts

2021-01-10

Expected to finish

2023-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-10-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult patients undergoing standard of care ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for urinary stone disease
• Patients receiving a stent following their ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy

You may not qualify if…

• Children
• Pregnant patients
• Patients unable to answer pain questionnaire
• Patients undergoing PCNL
• Patients being treated for Urologic malignancy with ureteroscopy
• Patients who require long term or chronic ureteral stent management
• Patient with implantable stimulators
• Patient with epilepsy
• Patients undergoing laser lithotripsy without stent placement

Where it is running

• Stanford — Stanford, California, United States

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