Which prostate pill works best? new study pits silodosin against tamsulosin
NCT ID NCT07467343
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two common drugs, silodosin and tamsulosin, to see which one better relieves moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. About 140 men aged 50 and older will take each medication for four weeks in a crossover design, with no washout period between treatments. The goal is to find which drug offers better symptom relief and fewer side effects.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospitals, Urology Outpatient Clinic
Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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