Flomax may keep men from needing catheters after lung cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT05657990

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether taking Tamsulosin (Flomax) for a week before surgery can help older men urinate normally after thoracic cancer surgery. About 46 men aged 55 and older will take the drug and have their bladder checked after surgery. The goal is to see if fewer men need catheters or other help to urinate.

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 point toward a simple way to prevent urinary retention after chest cancer surgery, reducing the need for catheters.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small feasibility study with only 46 men. It may not show a clear benefit, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Urinary Retention

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753, United States

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  • Ocean University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Brick, New Jersey, 08724, United States

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  • Riverview Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Red Bank, New Jersey, 07701, United States

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  • South Ocean University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Manahawkin, New Jersey, 08050, United States

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