Herbal hope: new combo therapy targets Post-Surgery bathroom trips
NCT ID NCT07357324
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding Lingze tablets, a traditional Chinese medicine, to the standard drug tamsulosin can help men who still wake up often at night to urinate after prostate surgery. About 136 men aged 50 and older will be randomly assigned to take either tamsulosin alone or tamsulosin plus Lingze for 8 weeks. Researchers will track nighttime bathroom visits, sleep quality, and side effects to see if the combination offers better relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lingze tablets (a traditional Chinese medicine) plus tamsulosin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to manage nighttime urination and poor sleep after prostate surgery, improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 136 participants. The herbal supplement may not provide extra benefit over standard care, and side effects like dizziness or stomach upset are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 136 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male patients aged 50 years or older * History of transurethral holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) * Nocturia frequency ≥2 times per night * Documented bladder outlet obstruction * Presence of postoperative urinary incontinence and urgency symptoms * Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent * Willingness to complete all scheduled follow-up visits and assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity or intolerance to tamsulosin hydrochloride, Lingze tablets, or any component of these medications * Active malignancy or severe cancer requiring treatment * Cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorder, or language barrier that prevents understanding of study requirements or completion of questionnaires * Severe multi-organ failure or dysfunction that would interfere with study participation * Previous enrollment in conflicting clinical trials within the past 30 days * Inability to comply with the medication regimen or study protocol
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, and International School of Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine,Zhejiang University
RECRUITINGYiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China
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