Evaluation of the Effect of Masturbation on Distal Ureteral Stones: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 149
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- The rates of spontaneous distal ureteral stone (5-10 mm size) passage after 4 weeks masturbation
Study Overview
Brief Summary
To evaluate the effect of masturbation on the spontaneous expulsion of distal ureteral stones 5-10 mm in size.
Detailed Description
This prospective randomized controlled study was performed between February 2018 and March 2020 after obtaining ethics committee approval.A total of 128 men with distal ureteral stones were randomly divided into 3 groups. All patients received standard medical therapy. Patients in group 1 (n=43) were instructed to masturbate at least 3-4 times a week, patients in group 2 (n=41) received tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day, and patients in group 3 (controls, n=44) received standard medical therapy alone. Rates of expulsion, need for analgesic, and ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy were compared between the groups.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •age ≥18 years
- •presenting with renal colic and inguinal or lumbar pain
- •being diagnosed as having distal ureteral stones ≥5 mm and <10 mm in size
Exclusion Criteria
- •age <18 years,
- •stones <5 mm or ≥10 mm in size,
- •intermediate (stones on the ureter-iliac artery cross)
- •proximal ureteral stones, multiple ureteral stones,
- •presence of urinary infection,
- •renal insufficiency,
- •high creatinine level,
- •severe hydroureteronephrosis,
- •history of open or endoscopic ureteral surgery,
- •vesicoureteral reflux,
- •neurogenic bladder,
- •erectile dysfunction,
- •inability or refusal to masturbate for any reason (such as religious beliefs)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The rates of spontaneous distal ureteral stone (5-10 mm size) passage after 4 weeks masturbation
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The rates of spontaneous distal ureteral stone (5-10 mm size) passage of patients who were instructed to masturbate at least 3-4 times a week (Group1); received tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day (Group2); received standard medical therapy alone Group3.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Hasan Turgut
urolog dr ,Principal Investigator
Avrasya University