Clinical Trial: USE OF ALPHA-BLOCKERS BEFORE RIRS. ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS FOR SUCCESSFUL URETERAL ACCESS SHEATH INSERTION. A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL STUDY

U.S., Oct. 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07202923) titled 'USE OF ALPHA-BLOCKERS BEFORE RIRS. ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS FOR SUCCESSFUL URETERAL ACCESS SHEATH INSERTION. A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL STUDY' on Aug. 16.

Brief Summary: This study tested whether taking alpha-blocker pills (tamsulosin or silodosin) before kidney stone surgery helps doctors place a ureteral access tube more easily. We compared 140 patients divided into four groups:

Two groups took tamsulosin or silodosin for 7 days before surgery, One group had a pre-placed stent, One group received no preparation (control). Results showed that patients taking alpha-blockers (especially silodosin) had higher success rates for tube placement ...