Can a prostate drug stop Post-Surgery urinary problems?

NCT ID NCT03609580

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking Flomax (tamsulosin) before and after chest surgery can prevent urinary retention in men aged 50 and older. Urinary retention is a common complication that can require a catheter and cause discomfort. The trial will compare two dosing schedules—starting one week or three days before surgery—to see which works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Tamsulosin (Flomax)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple way to prevent urinary retention after chest surgery, reducing discomfort and complications.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase trial with only 127 men, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects like low blood pressure or dizziness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung neoplasm Urinary Retention

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

URINARY RETENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Michael Spallone
RECRUITING

Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States

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