Numbing medicine in bladder after kidney stone surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether numbing medicine placed directly into the bladder can reduce pain after a ureteroscopy procedure for kidney stones. It may help you feel better and use less pain medication after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have kidney stones and be scheduled for a ureteroscopy with a stent placed.
- You cannot be allergic to the medicine bupivacaine (a numbing drug).
- You cannot be pregnant or have certain medical conditions like chronic pain, nerve bladder problems, or a history of pelvic radiation.
- You must not have an active urinary tract infection or need dialysis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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