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New treatment option for Urinary Retention
Official title Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR) Following Thoracic Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03609580
What this study is testing
What is Tamsulosin - 1 week?
Tamsulosin - 1 week is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for urinary retention.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Inability to urinate a common complication that happens to many patients after a surgery, especially in men over 60 years of age who undergo surgery on their chest. Urinary retention is uncomfortable, increases anxiety, increases hospital length of stay, and leads to more procedures such as putting in a bladder catheter (Foley).
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older, men only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Males
- ≥50 years old Planned surgical procedure of a minimally invasive thoracic surgical procedure (wedge resection, segmentectomy, lobectomy, pleural...
You likely can't join if
- Using Flomax already
- Allergy to Flomax or sulfa drugs
- Current use of alpha blockers or alpha agonists
- Resting systolic blood pressure \<100
- Orthostatic hypotension of \>20mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) Systolic and/or 10mm Hg diastolic pressure from sitting to standing (after 2 minutes of...
- Known diagnosis of congestive heart failure and valvular heart disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Males
- ≥50 years old Planned surgical procedure of a minimally invasive thoracic surgical procedure (wedge resection, segmentectomy, lobectomy, pleural biopsy, or pleurodesis) Surgery scheduled more than 3 days from the time...
- Using Flomax already
- Allergy to Flomax or sulfa drugs
- Current use of alpha blockers or alpha agonists
- Resting systolic blood pressure \<100
- Orthostatic hypotension of \>20mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) Systolic and/or 10mm Hg diastolic pressure from sitting to standing (after 2 minutes of standing) as measured at the time of consent
- Known diagnosis of congestive heart failure and valvular heart disease
- History of prostate surgery (prostatectomy, trans-urethral resection)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 50 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hackensack, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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