Shock therapy vs. pill: which stops kidney stone pain faster?
NCT ID NCT07176572
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to relieve pain from kidney stones (renal colic) in the emergency department. One method uses a mild electrical device (TENS) placed on the skin, and the other uses a common painkiller (dexketoprofen trometamol). The goal is to see which works better and faster. About 128 adults with kidney stone pain will take part.
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Adiyaman University Medical Faculty
Adıyaman, Turkey (Türkiye)
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