Clinical Trial: The Effect of Acupuncture on Passing Ureteral Stones

U.S., Oct. 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07893431) titled 'The Effect of Acupuncture on Passing Ureteral Stones' on Sept. 24.

Brief Summary: Ureteral stones are a common condition, especially small and distal stones, and can cause renal colic pain. Medical expulsive therapy (MET) is widely used to facilitate stone passage. In this prospective, non-randomized, controlled study, the effect of acupuncture administered in addition to MET on the spontaneous passage of ureteral stones will be evaluated. A total of 40 patients with ureteral stones are planned to be included in the study. Patients will be followed in two groups: MET and acupuncture administered in addition to MET. During the ten-da...