Comparing PEA and ibuprofen for pain after kidney stone treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares a natural anti-inflammatory supplement called PEA to a common painkiller (ibuprofen) for managing pain after a procedure that breaks up kidney stones with sound waves. The goal is to see if PEA works as well as ibuprofen but with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are planning to have a procedure called ESWL to break up kidney or upper urinary tract stones.
- You are otherwise in good health (with only minor or no medical problems).
- You have not been taking daily pain relievers, opioids, or PEA supplements for at least 7 days before the procedure.
- You do not have an active stomach ulcer, bleeding disorder, or take blood-thinning medications.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, have severe liver disease, or severe kidney disease.
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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