Ureteral Stent Length and Patient Symptoms
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The Study of whether or not Ureteral Stent Length affects patient comfort after electro-shock wave treatment for kidney stones.
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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 Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
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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Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Emory University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: John G Pattaras, MD, Emory University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 0758-2003