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Efficacy of Flomax to Improve Stone Passage Following Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Information source: Emory University
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on October 19, 2009
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Urolithiasis

Phase: N/A

Status: Recruiting

Sponsored by: Emory University

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Kenneth Ogan, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Emory University

Overall contact:
Kenneth Ogan, MD, Phone: 404-778-3038, Email: kenneth_ogan@emoryhealthcare.org

Summary

The majority of kidney stones are treated with shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). We are examining if the medication Flomax will result in improved stone passage rates following SWL.

Clinical Details

Official title: Efficacy of Flomax to Improve Stone Passage Following Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Study design: Longitudinal, Defined Population, Prospective Study

Detailed description: Placebo blinded study examining the effects of Flomax on stone passage rates following SWL.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- urolithiasis undergoing SWL

Locations and Contacts

Kenneth Ogan, MD, Phone: 404-778-3038, Email: kenneth_ogan@emoryhealthcare.org

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States; Recruiting
Kenneth Ogan, MD, Phone: 404-778-3038, Email: kenneth_ogan@emoryhealthcare.org
Additional Information

Starting date: April 2005
Ending date: September 2005
Last updated: February 7, 2006

Page last updated: October 19, 2009

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