Daily pills may ease painful stent symptoms

NCT ID NCT07206706

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two drugs—tadalafil and darifenacin—to see which better relieves bladder symptoms and pain caused by ureteric stents. 150 adults who had a stent placed after kidney stone treatment took each drug for three weeks in a crossover design. The goal was to find a more effective and tolerable option for managing these common side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
tadalafil and darifenacin
What this could lead to
If one drug works better, it could offer a simple daily pill to reduce discomfort from ureteric stents.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 150 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and side effects like headache or dry mouth are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain Shams University Hospita

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 1151, Egypt