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New treatment option for Postoperative Urinary Retention (POUR)
Official title Peri-operative Tamsulosin and Impact on Voiding Trial After Same-day Urogynecology Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06843538
What this study is testing
What is Tamsulosin?
Tamsulosin is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for postoperative urinary retention (pour).
Also referred to as Flomax.
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
- The purpose of this research study is to determine if taking tamsulosin preoperatively decreases your chances of being discharged after surgery with a Foley catheter (flexible tube that drains urine from the bladder into a collection bag).
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- \- Patients undergoing any pelvic organ prolapse repair or incontinence surgery
You likely can't join if
- Any surgery involving a non-urogynecologist
- Patients already on an alpha blocker
- Baseline hypotension
- History of syncope
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
- Non-English speaker or interpreter unavailable for Spanish-speaking patient
See the full eligibility criteria
- \- Patients undergoing any pelvic organ prolapse repair or incontinence surgery
- Any surgery involving a non-urogynecologist
- Patients already on an alpha blocker
- Baseline hypotension
- History of syncope
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
- Non-English speaker or interpreter unavailable for Spanish-speaking patient
- Impaired cognition impeding proper consenting
- Any other medical contraindication for tamsulosin use
- History of urinary retention requiring continuous or intermittent catheterization
- Patients consented for the study but then due to intraoperative complication, routine voiding trial no longer indicated due to requiring indwelling catheter or intermittent catheterization on discharge will be excluded...
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.