Comparing pain and comfort after kidney stone surgery with different drainage methods
Is it Really Necessary to Insert a Nephrostomy Tube or Double J Stent in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?
This study is testing how different drainage methods after kidney stone surgery affect pain and comfort for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bursa City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Bursa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06062849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate postoperative pain and comfort levels in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for kidney stones larger than 2 cm. A total of 90 patients aged 18 and over will be included, with their demographic data, stone characteristics, and preoperative tests recorded. After the PNL procedure, patients will be randomized into three groups: one without any drainage, one with a Double J stent, and one with a nephrostomy tube. The study will assess pain scores, analgesic use, and complications to determine the best approach for postoperative care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over with kidney stones larger than 2 cm.
Not a fit: Patients with anatomical anomalies, bilateral kidney stones, or those under 18 years of age may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative comfort and reduced pain for patients undergoing kidney stone surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with different drainage methods in similar surgical procedures, but this specific comparison is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and above * Larger than 2 cm kidney stones Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Anatomical anomalies (horseshoe kidney, ectopic kidney, ureteropelvic junction stenosis, ureteral stenosis), * Uncorrectable bleeding diathesis * Bilateral kidney stones
Where this trial is running
Bursa
- Bursa City Hospital — Bursa, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdullah Erdogan, MD
- Email: dr.abderd@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905362665256
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.