Hernia surgery study halted: did tamsulosin prevent urinary retention?
Prevention
Terminated
This study tested whether taking tamsulosin before hernia surgery could help men over 60 avoid needing a catheter afterward. About 312 men were planned to join, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the drug reduced the common problem of being unable to urinate …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Antonio Nocito, MD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:10 UTC