Tryptophan for urinary symptoms from prostate enlargement
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether tryptophan is safe and can improve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate (BPH). It focuses on men who have bothersome, stable symptoms and who would normally take tamsulosin.
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Who can take part
- You can sign consent and follow study instructions
- You are a man age 50 to under 75 with BPH and your doctor says tamsulosin is appropriate
- Your prostate size is at least 30 cubic centimeters (measured on an ultrasound called TRUS)
- Your urinary symptoms (IPSS score) are 13 or higher and stable
- You do not have signs of urine blockage other than BPH, and your leftover urine after peeing is under 250 mL
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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