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Noninvasive Electrical Stimulator as a Pain Control Treatment Post-ureteroscopy

The investigators will assess the use of Transcutaneous Neurostimulation (TENS), a pharmacological alternative, for treatment of ureteral stent pain post-ureteroscopy. The primary aim for the investigators is to determine if use of a TENS unit will reduce post-operative pain and nausea associated with the ureteral stent. Secondary aim will be to assess if it can help minimize narcotic use.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.

Stanford Investigator(s):

Intervention(s):

  • device: TENS

Eligibility


Inclusion Criteria:

   - Adult patients undergoing standard of care ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for
   urinary stone disease

   - Patients receiving a stent following their ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy

Exclusion Criteria:

   - Children

   - Pregnant patients

   - Patients unable to answer pain questionnaire

   - Patients undergoing PCNL

   - Patients being treated for Urologic malignancy with ureteroscopy

   - Patients who require long term or chronic ureteral stent management

   - Patient with implantable stimulators

   - Patient with epilepsy

   - Patients undergoing laser lithotripsy without stent placement

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years - 70 Years

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Not currently accepting new patients for this trial

Contact Information

Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Simon Conti, MD
650-723-3391
Not Recruiting