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Rate of Spontaneous Stone Passage as Assessed Using Urinary Ultrasonography and Direct Urinary System Radiography

Primary Purpose

Ureteral Calculi, Masturbation

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Turkey
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Endoscopic ureterolitotripsy
Sponsored by
Avrasya University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Ureteral Calculi

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)MaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age ≥18 years
  • presenting with renal colic and inguinal or lumbar pain
  • being diagnosed as having distal ureteral stones ≥5 mm and <10 mm in size

Exclusion Criteria:

  • age <18 years,
  • stones <5 mm or ≥10 mm in size,
  • intermediate (stones on the ureter-iliac artery cross)
  • proximal ureteral stones, multiple ureteral stones,
  • presence of urinary infection,
  • renal insufficiency,
  • high creatinine level,
  • severe hydroureteronephrosis,
  • history of open or endoscopic ureteral surgery,
  • vesicoureteral reflux,
  • neurogenic bladder,
  • erectile dysfunction,
  • inability or refusal to masturbate for any reason (such as religious beliefs)

Sites / Locations

  • Hasan Turgut

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Other

No Intervention

Arm Label

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Arm Description

The patients in group 1 were instructed to masturbate at least 3-4 times a week

The patients in group 2 were prescribed oral tamsulosin 0.4 mg once daily

The patients in group 3 acted as controls and received only standard medical therapy

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

The rates of spontaneous distal ureteral stone (5-10 mm size) passage after 4 weeks masturbation
The rates of spontaneous distal ureteral stone (5-10 mm size) passage of patients who were instructed to masturbate at least 3-4 times a week (Group1); received tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day (Group2); received standard medical therapy alone Group3.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
September 1, 2020
Last Updated
September 15, 2020
Sponsor
Avrasya University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04550559
Brief Title
Rate of Spontaneous Stone Passage as Assessed Using Urinary Ultrasonography and Direct Urinary System Radiography
Official Title
Evaluation of the Effect of Masturbation on Distal Ureteral Stones: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 1, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 31, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Avrasya University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To evaluate the effect of masturbation on the spontaneous expulsion of distal ureteral stones 5-10 mm in size.
Detailed Description
This prospective randomized controlled study was performed between February 2018 and March 2020 after obtaining ethics committee approval.A total of 128 men with distal ureteral stones were randomly divided into 3 groups. All patients received standard medical therapy. Patients in group 1 (n=43) were instructed to masturbate at least 3-4 times a week, patients in group 2 (n=41) received tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day, and patients in group 3 (controls, n=44) received standard medical therapy alone. Rates of expulsion, need for analgesic, and ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy were compared between the groups.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Ureteral Calculi, Masturbation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
149 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Group 1
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The patients in group 1 were instructed to masturbate at least 3-4 times a week
Arm Title
Group 2
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
The patients in group 2 were prescribed oral tamsulosin 0.4 mg once daily
Arm Title
Group 3
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
The patients in group 3 acted as controls and received only standard medical therapy
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Endoscopic ureterolitotripsy
Intervention Description
Endoscopic ureterolithotripsy
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The rates of spontaneous distal ureteral stone (5-10 mm size) passage after 4 weeks masturbation
Description
The rates of spontaneous distal ureteral stone (5-10 mm size) passage of patients who were instructed to masturbate at least 3-4 times a week (Group1); received tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day (Group2); received standard medical therapy alone Group3.
Time Frame
4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: age ≥18 years presenting with renal colic and inguinal or lumbar pain being diagnosed as having distal ureteral stones ≥5 mm and <10 mm in size Exclusion Criteria: age <18 years, stones <5 mm or ≥10 mm in size, intermediate (stones on the ureter-iliac artery cross) proximal ureteral stones, multiple ureteral stones, presence of urinary infection, renal insufficiency, high creatinine level, severe hydroureteronephrosis, history of open or endoscopic ureteral surgery, vesicoureteral reflux, neurogenic bladder, erectile dysfunction, inability or refusal to masturbate for any reason (such as religious beliefs)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Hasan Turgut, Dr
Organizational Affiliation
Avrasya University Health Science Faculty
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Hasan Turgut
City
Trabzon
ZIP/Postal Code
61000
Country
Turkey

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