Differential Effect of Silodosin Versus Tamsulosin on Stone Clearance After Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
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Abstract
Description
A comparison between two commonly used alpha blockers to determine if there is superiority in the secondary usage of aiding in stone passage
Dates
Last Verified: | 01/31/2017 |
First Submitted: | 03/15/2012 |
Estimated Enrollment Submitted: | 03/20/2012 |
First Posted: | 03/21/2012 |
Last Update Submitted: | 02/15/2017 |
Last Update Posted: | 02/16/2017 |
Actual Study Start Date: | 02/29/2012 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | 01/31/2013 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | 01/31/2013 |
Condition or disease
Intervention/treatment
Drug: Group C
Procedure: Extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Drug: Group B
Phase
Arm Groups
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
---|---|
Placebo Comparator: Group A Patients will receive ESWL and no medication | |
Active Comparator: Group B Patients will receive Flomax after ESWL | Drug: Group B Tamsulosin 0.4mg PO Qday |
Active Comparator: Group C Patients will receive silodosin after ESWL | Drug: Group C 8mg PO Qday |
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study | 18 Years To 18 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers | Yes |
Criteria | Inclusion Criteria: - Adults age 18 to 70 - Non-diabetics - White blood cell count and serum creatinine level within normal range - Urine analysis consistent with absence of infection - Negative urine culture - Absence of subjective or objective fever - Ability to tolerate oral fluids and pain medication - Unilateral ureteral calculus < 10mm visible on CT scan within the ureter - Ability to make informed medical decisions regarding consent - Willingness to follow up in the urology office Exclusion criteria: Adults unable to consent - Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) - Pregnant women - Prisoners - Prior treatment for this particular stone - Medical therapy only for stone disease - Chronic narcotic use - Current alpha blocker therapy |
Outcome
Primary Outcome Measures
1. Clearance rate of kidney stones (days) [1 year]
Secondary Outcome Measures
1. Analgesic use [1 year]
2. Residual stones remaining [1 year]
3. need for re-treatment [1 year]
4. need for intervention [1 year]
5. steinstrasse clearance [1 year]
6. need for hospitalization [1 year]