The effect of a single dose of dexamethasone on pain and ureteral obstruction after surgery
Phase 3
- Conditions
- Calculus of ureter.Calculus of ureterN20.1
- Registration Number
- IRCT20240226061110N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 32
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with unilateral ureteral stones
Normal creatinine, no leukocytosis
mild to moderate hydronephrosis in ultrasound
Absence of other obstructing stones in any part of the urinary system
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with stones in other parts of the urinary system (except non-obstructing stones of the calyces)
impacted stones :Obstructive ureteral stone that, during ureteroscopy, instead of passing through the stone, the ureteral catheter sticks around itself and the stent does not pass through the stone.
history of seizures
patients with a history of alcohol and drug use
heart failure
systemic fungal or viral infection
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Timepoint: After the operation in recovery in the time intervals of 2-6-12 and 24 hours after the operation. Method of measurement: Using a checklist.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Severity of inflammation. Timepoint: After surgery. Method of measurement: Based on objective reality.;Ureteral obstruction. Timepoint: Based on objective reality. Method of measurement: Based on urinary jet ultrasound.