Pain relief methods after kidney stone surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares different ways to manage pain after a procedure that removes kidney stones through a small cut in your back. It aims to find which method works best and is safest for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a kidney stone removal on one side only.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (classified as ASA I-III).
- You do not have an allergy to numbing medicines (local anesthetics).
- You have no bleeding disorders or conditions that prevent using regional anesthesia (numbing a larger area).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less.
- You can communicate clearly about your pain and have no serious mental or nerve conditions.
- You have not used strong painkillers (opioids) regularly, abused alcohol or drugs, or had prior surgery on the same kidney side.
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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