This study, called DUSTS, is looking at whether a higher dose of dexamethasone, a steroid, can help reduce pain and urinary symptoms after surgery for kidney stones. During this surgery, a small tube called a ureteral stent is placed. Researchers want to see if giving 20 mg of dexamethasone, compared to the usual 4 mg, improves your quality of life two days after surgery. You may be able to join if you are between 18 and 70 years old, are having a ureteroscopy (a procedure to remove kidney stones) with a stent placed, and can read English. The study is currently recruiting about 70 participants.

Study design

This interventional study will randomly assign participants to receive either 20 mg or 4 mg of dexamethasone. About 70 participants will be enrolled.

What's involved

You will receive dexamethasone during surgery, fill out questionnaires on day 1 and 2 after surgery, complete a medication diary for one week, and have a clinic visit on day 2. You will be in the study for 30 days.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your quality of life will be measured two days after surgery, and you will be in the study for a total of 30 days.

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