Reduction of ureteral stent encrustation by modulating the urine pH and inhibiting the crystal film with a new oral composition: a multicenter, placebo controlled, double blind, randomized clinical trial

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Autores de IIS La Fe

Participantes ajenos a IIS La Fe

  • Torrecilla, C
  • Fernandez-Concha, J
  • Cansino, JR
  • Mainez, JA
  • Amon, JH
  • Costas, S
  • Angerri, O
  • Emiliani, E
  • Martin, MAA
  • Polo, MAA
  • Garcia, A
  • Reina, MC
  • Sanchez, JF
  • Perez-Fentes, D
  • Grases, F
  • Costa-Bauza, A
  • Cune, J

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Abstract

Background: Encrustation of ureteral double J stents is a common complication that may affect its removal. The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new oral composition to prevent double J stent encrustation in indwelling times up to 8 weeks. Methods: A double-blinded, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial was conducted with 105 patients with indwelling double J stents enrolled across 9 public hospitals in Spain. The patients were randomly assigned (1:1) into intervention (53 patients) or placebo (52 patients) groups for 3 to 8 weeks and both groups self-monitored daily their morning urine pH levels. The primary outcome of analysis was the degree of stent ends encrustation, defined by a 4-point score (0 - none; 3 - global encrustation) using macroscopic and electron microscopy analysis of crystals, after 3 to 8-w indwelling period. Score was exponentially transformed according to calcium levels. Secondary endpoints included urine pH decrease, stent removal, and incidence of adverse events. Results: The intervention group benefits from a lower global encrustation rate of stent ends than placebo group (1% vs 8.2%; p < 0.018). Mean encrustation score was 85.12 (274.5) in the placebo group and 18.91 (102.27) in the intervention group (p < 0.025). Considering the secondary end points, treated patients reported greater urine pH decreases (p = 0.002). No differences in the incidence of adverse events were identified between the groups. Conclusions: Our data suggest that the use of this new oral composition is beneficial in the context of ureteral double J indwelling by decreasing mean, as well as global encrustation.

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ISSN/ISSNe:
1471-2490, 1471-2490

BMC Urology  BMC

Tipo:
Article
Páginas:
65-65
PubMed:
32503502
Factor de Impacto:
0,675 SCImago
Cuartil:
Q2 SCImago

Citas Recibidas en Web of Science: 34

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Keywords

  • Double J stent; Encrustation; Nutraceutical; L-methionine; Phytin; pH

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