Pain Relief Options During Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests different non-opioid pain medicines to help manage discomfort during ESWL, a procedure that uses shock waves to break up kidney or ureteral stones. The goal is to find the best way to keep you comfortable without opioid medications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a kidney or ureteral stone and need ESWL treatment
- You can understand and sign an informed consent form
- You are not allergic to ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen), or tenoxicam
- You do not have severe kidney or liver disease
- You can rate your pain level during the procedure using a simple scale
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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