Calculus urinary – European Clinical Trials Information Network https://clinicaltrials.eu Bridging Patients with Clinical Trials Wed, 27 May 2026 13:12:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://clinicaltrials.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-EU_icon-32x32.png Calculus urinary – European Clinical Trials Information Network https://clinicaltrials.eu 32 32 A Study Testing Erector Spinae Plane Block with Ropivacaine versus Placebo for Pain Relief in Adults with Acute Kidney Stone Pain in the Emergency Department https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/a-study-testing-erector-spinae-plane-block-with-ropivacaine-versus-placebo-for-pain-relief-in-adults-with-acute-kidney-stone-pain-in-the-emergency-department/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:08:29 +0000 https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/a-study-testing-erector-spinae-plane-block-with-ropivacaine-versus-placebo-for-pain-relief-in-adults-with-acute-kidney-stone-pain-in-the-emergency-department/ This study examines urolithiasis, which is a condition where stones form in the urinary system, particularly in the kidneys, causing severe pain known as renal colic. When these stones cause sudden and intense pain, patients often visit the emergency department for treatment. The study will test whether a pain control method called an Erector Spinae Plane Block can help manage this type of pain better. This method involves injecting a pain-relieving medication near the spine to block pain signals. The study will compare two treatments: one group will receive an injection with ropivacaine hydrochloride, which is a local pain-blocking medication, while the other group will receive an injection with a solution containing sodium chloride and potassium chloride, which are salts commonly found in the body. Both injections will be given in a similar way so that neither the patients nor the doctors know which treatment is being given until after the study is completed.

The purpose of the study is to find out if the spine block method is effective in reducing pain for patients with kidney stones, and whether it can improve patient satisfaction and reduce the need for hospital stays or additional procedures. The study will also look at whether this treatment can lower the amount of additional pain medication needed and reduce side effects from pain medications. After the initial treatment in the emergency department, patients will be asked about their pain levels at different times over the first 24 hours, and then again at seven days and one month later. The study will measure pain intensity, how much the pain interferes with daily activities, quality of life, and whether patients need to return to the emergency department or require surgery for their kidney stones.

During the study, patients will complete questionnaires about their pain, how it affects their daily activities, their overall well-being, and their satisfaction with the treatment. The study will track whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital, whether they require procedures to remove or break up the stones, and how much additional pain medication they use. The study will also monitor for any complications related to the treatment and will assess whether patients develop ongoing pain problems one month after receiving the treatment. Information about healthcare costs and time away from work will also be collected to understand the overall impact of the treatment.

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