Using Tamsulosin to Reduce Urinary Retention After Thoracic Surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This feasibility study investigates whether Tamsulosin can reduce the incidence of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) in older men undergoing thoracic oncological surgery. The study focuses on men aged 55 and older who are scheduled for surgery and will take Tamsulosin for seven days prior to the procedure. Researchers will measure spontaneous voids and assess residual urine post-surgery to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. The goal is to determine if Tamsulosin can improve urinary function and reduce complications associated with POUR.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Males
* ≥55 years old
* Planned thoracic oncological surgical procedure of a video assisted oncological surgical procedure for suspected or confirmed cancer.
* Surgery scheduled more than 7 days from the time of consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Using Tamsulosin already
* Known allergy to Tamsulosin or sulfa drugs
* Current use of Boceprevir
* Resting systolic blood pressure \<100
* Orthostatic hypotension of \>20mm Hg systolic and/or 10mm Hg diastolic pressure from sitting to standing (after 2 minutes of standing) as measured at the time of consent
* Known history of hypotension
* Known diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) and valvular heart disease
* History of prior prostate surgery (prostatectomy, trans-urethral resection)

Where it's running

• Ocean University Medical Center
  Brick, New Jersey, United States Recruiting
• South Ocean University Medical Center
  Manahawkin, New Jersey, United States Recruiting
• Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  Neptune City, New Jersey, United States Recruiting
• Riverview Medical Center
  Red Bank, New Jersey, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas Bauer, MD — Hackensack Meridian Health
• Study coordinator: Denise Theiler, RN
• Email: Denise.Theiler@hmhn.org
• Phone: 7327763301

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.