Pain relief options for shock wave stone treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests three different non-opioid pain relievers — ibuprofen, paracetamol, and tenoxicam — to see which one works best for controlling pain during shock wave treatment for kidney or ureter stones.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a kidney or ureter stone that your doctor plans to treat with shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), a non-surgical procedure that uses sound waves to break up stones
- Be willing and able to give informed consent
- Not be allergic to ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen), or tenoxicam
- Not have chronic pain or take painkillers regularly
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have normal kidney and liver function (no severe impairment)
- Be able to rate your pain using a visual analog scale (VAS), a simple 0-10 pain score
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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