Which prostate pill works best? new study pits silodosin against tamsulosin

NCT ID NCT07467343

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study compares two common prostate medications, 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 drug for four weeks in a crossover design, with no washout period. The goal is to find which drug improves symptom scores and urine flow more, while tracking side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ain Shams University Hospitals, Urology Outpatient Clinic

    Cairo, 11566, Egypt

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