This is a prospective randomized clinical trial, evaluating the effect of the intra-ureteral placement of the stent's distal end versus the conventional stent placement on the postoperative LUTS and pain.
Intravesical stent mass has been considered to cause stent-related symptoms, such as LUTS and pain. The current study hypothesized that the total intra-ureteral placement of the stent's distal end could decrease postoperative LUTS and pain. We proposed a prospective randomized trials, investigating the effect of intra-ureteral stent placement versus conventional stent placement. The primary end point was postoperative LUTS. The secondary end points were postoperative pain and quality of life. We used USSQ questionnaire as the assessing tool.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
103
Boston Scientific Polaris™ Ultra Ureteral Stent
Boston Scientific Polaris™ Ultra Ureteral Stent
Shuang Ho Hospital Taipei Medical University
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Lower urinary tract symptom after placement of D-J stent
The symptoms are evaluated by a complete USSQ (Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire) urinary index. The minimum and maximum values are 11 and 53, and the higher scores mean a worse outcome
Time frame: Before removal of D-J stent
Pain after placement of D-J stent
The symptoms are evaluated by a complete USSQ (Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire) pain index and general health index. The minimum and maximum values of the body pain index are 2 and 43. The minimum and maximum values of the general health index are 4 and 28. The higher scores of both mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: Before removal of D-J stent
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