Overview

The Efficacy of Tamsulosin in the Treatment of Ureteral Stones in Emergency Department Patients

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the α-adrenergic antagonist tamsulosin in the treatment of adult emergency department (ED) patients with ureteral colic secondary to lower ureteral calculus. We hypothesize that there will be no difference in outcomes for subjects treated with and without tamsulosin.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Maine Medical Center
MaineHealth
Collaborator:
Maine Medical Center Mentored Research Committee
Treatments:
Ibuprofen
Oxycodone
Tamsulosin