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Impact of Tamsulosin on Post-Operative Urinary Retention Following Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Led by Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) · Updated on 2026-03-20
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
264 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Lead Sponsor
J
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The objective of the study is to determine the effectiveness of postoperative Tamsulosin in reducing the duration of acute postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following pelvic reconstructive surgery through a double blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Impact of Tamsulosin on Post-Operative Urinary Retention Following Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years or older
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
- Diagnosed with postoperative urinary retention defined by a failed retrograde voiding trial prior to hospital discharge
- Ability to speak and read English
- Able to tolerate pill ingestion
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergy or intolerance to Tamsulosin or sulfa drugs
- History of urinary retention before surgery defined by preoperative post-void residual over 150 mL
- Current use of alpha antagonist medication for hypertension
- Severe dementia
- End stage kidney or liver disease
- History of severe heart failure or major cardiovascular event within the last 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15224
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Lindsay Turner
CONTACT
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AHN Clinical Trials Contact
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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