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New treatment option for Renal Colic
Official title Ear Pressure Points Plus Pain Meds for Faster Kidney Stone Pain Relief
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06978816
What this study is testing
What is Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)?
Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for renal colic.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Title: Can Ear Acupressure Help Relieve Kidney Stone Pain Faster When Combined with Painkillers? Purpose: This study tests whether adding ear acupressure to standard painkillers (NSAIDs) helps adults with kidney stone pain feel better faster.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age between 15 and 75 years (inclusive)
- Diagnosis of urinary tract stones confirmed by CT or ultrasound
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥ 4 (indicating moderate to severe renal colic)
- No severe cardiac, hepatic, or pulmonary dysfunction, and no coagulation disorders.
- No psychiatric disorders
You likely can't join if
- Use of any analgesic medication within the past 6 hours.
- Allergy to NSAIDs, morphine, or anisodamine (scopolamine derivatives)
- History of asthma, urticaria, congestive heart failure, acute ischemic heart disease, acute cerebrovascular disease, or increased intracranial...
- Active peptic ulcer, pyloric obstruction, or intestinal obstruction
- Severe adverse reactions to acupuncture in the past
- Pregnancy or lactation
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 15 and 75 years (inclusive)
- Diagnosis of urinary tract stones confirmed by CT or ultrasound
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥ 4 (indicating moderate to severe renal colic)
- No severe cardiac, hepatic, or pulmonary dysfunction, and no coagulation disorders.
- No psychiatric disorders
- Use of any analgesic medication within the past 6 hours.
- Allergy to NSAIDs, morphine, or anisodamine (scopolamine derivatives)
- History of asthma, urticaria, congestive heart failure, acute ischemic heart disease, acute cerebrovascular disease, or increased intracranial pressure
- Active peptic ulcer, pyloric obstruction, or intestinal obstruction
- Severe adverse reactions to acupuncture in the past
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Unwillingness to sign informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.