Spine surgery patients may pee easier with cheap pill

NCT ID NCT07174349

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether tamsulosin, a drug often used for prostate problems, can reduce the risk and length of time patients have trouble urinating after spine surgery. Twenty adults having certain types of spine surgery will take either tamsulosin or a placebo starting five days before surgery and continuing through their hospital stay. The goal is to see if the drug lowers the need for catheters and shortens hospital stays.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tamsulosin (0.4 mg daily)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple way to prevent or shorten urinary retention after spine surgery, reducing discomfort and hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-phase trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects like dizziness or low blood pressure are possible.

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URINARY RETENTION POSTOPERATIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITING

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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