Urinary retention

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 ca…

This trial tests a surgery that uses a piece of the patient's own abdominal muscle to wrap around the bladder, helping it squeeze and empty. The study will include 50 people with long-term urinary retention who have not gotten better with other treatments. Researchers will measur…

This study tests whether a bladder wash with a low-dose antiseptic (chlorhexidine) during routine catheter changes can reduce urinary tract infections and unplanned healthcare visits. Seventy adults with a long-term suprapubic catheter and a history of UTIs will receive the wash …

After rectal resection, some men cannot urinate and need a catheter, which can be painful and delay recovery. This phase 3 trial tests whether giving tamsulosin before surgery can prevent this problem. The study enrolls 220 men scheduled for rectal resection and randomly assigns …

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—star…

This study tests a new type of intermittent catheter designed for people with urinary retention or neurogenic bladder who need to self-catheterize several times a day. Participants will use the investigational catheter and compare it to their usual product, providing feedback on …

This study looks at whether standing in the shower instead of sitting on the toilet helps women urinate more easily after having a catheter removed following vaginal surgery. The goal is to see if this position reduces pain, lowers the amount of urine left in the bladder, and dec…

This study compares how fast urine flows through two different catheters designed for women who regularly use catheters to empty their bladder. Seventeen women will test both catheters during one visit, and answer questions about satisfaction a week later. The goal is to see if o…

This study tests whether adding magnesium sulfate to the standard epidural pain medicine (morphine) can reduce the chance of urinary retention after a C-section. About 1 in 3 women have trouble urinating after surgery, often needing a catheter. The trial will compare magnesium pl…

This study looks at men with urinary retention who need a catheter before having prostate laser surgery (HoLEP, ThuLEP, or ThuFLEP). Researchers want to see if the length of time with a catheter affects how well the surgery works. They will measure changes in urinary symptoms, fl…

This study aims to collect electrical signals from the body in people with overactive bladder, fecal incontinence, or urinary retention who are receiving sacral neuromodulation therapy. Researchers will gather data at several time points during the evaluation period to better und…