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Noninvasive Electrical Stimulator as a Pain Control Treatment Post-ureteroscopy

Primary Purpose

Kidney Stone, Ureteral Calculi, Nephrolithiasis

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
TENS
Sponsored by
Stanford University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Kidney Stone

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Sites / Locations

  • StanfordRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

No Intervention

Experimental

Arm Label

Standard care

TENS device

Arm Description

Participants will follow standard care until the ureteral stent is removed

Participants will use the TENS device until the ureteral stent is removed

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain on 11-point Visual Analog Score scale for each day until Ureteral Stent removed
VAS is a validated tool widely used to assess pain intensity. Possible scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
November 28, 2021
Last Updated
April 13, 2023
Sponsor
Stanford University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05153629
Brief Title
Noninvasive Electrical Stimulator as a Pain Control Treatment Post-ureteroscopy
Official Title
Noninvasive Electrical Stimulator as an Adjunct for Pain Control After Ureteroscopic Stone Management
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
January 10, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
October 1, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

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

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Kidney Stone, Ureteral Calculi, Nephrolithiasis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Standard care
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Participants will follow standard care until the ureteral stent is removed
Arm Title
TENS device
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will use the TENS device until the ureteral stent is removed
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
TENS
Intervention Description
TENS device used four times a day for 60 minutes each time
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain on 11-point Visual Analog Score scale for each day until Ureteral Stent removed
Description
VAS is a validated tool widely used to assess pain intensity. Possible scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain)
Time Frame
3-10 days

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients undergoing standard of care ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for urinary stone disease Patients receiving a stent following their ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy Exclusion Criteria: 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
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Conti
Phone
(650) 723-3391
Email
sconti@stanford.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Simon Conti, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Stanford University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Stanford
City
Stanford
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94305
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Simon Conti, MD
Phone
650-723-3391
Email
sconti@stanford.edu

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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