Daily vs on-and-off tamsulosin for enlarged prostate symptoms
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares taking tamsulosin (a common medicine for an enlarged prostate) every day versus taking it only on some days to see if it works as well and causes fewer sexual side effects. It looks at how well the medicine improves urinary symptoms and whether intermittent use is safe and effective.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 40 or older.
- You have an enlarged prostate that causes bothersome urinary symptoms, like frequent urination or weak stream.
- You have been sexually active in the past month (this is for studying ejaculatory side effects).
- You have never taken medicines for an enlarged prostate (such as tamsulosin or 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors) and agree not to start them during the study.
- You must not have had prostate or pelvic surgery, significant heart or kidney disease, or other major health problems that would make the trial unsafe.
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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