Hernia surgery drug trial halted early – what it means for patients
Prevention
Terminated
This study tested whether tamsulosin, a drug used for prostate symptoms, could prevent men from having trouble urinating after hernia repair. The trial planned to include 312 men aged 60 and older, but it was stopped early. Because it was terminated, we cannot draw firm conclusio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Antonio Nocito, MD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC