Comparison of Alpha Blockers (Terazosin and Tamsulosin) in Reducing Ureteral Stent Related Symptoms
Status:
RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2026-05-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare how well Terazosin, Tamsulosin and standard care (no alpha-blocker) reduce urinary symptoms after ureteral stent placement. This trial also learn about the safety of these two study medications.
Main objective:
To compare how well Terazosin, Tamsulosin and standard of care reduce post-stenting urinary symptoms.
Secondary objectives:
* To compare painkiller use among the groups.
* To assess differences in Body pain, General health, Work performance, Sexual matters, and Additional problems using a questionnaire (USSQ).
* To assess differences in side effects.
After stent placement, subjects will be randomly assigned to one of three groups:
1. Terazosin (alpha-blocker) for 14 days
2. Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker) for 14 days
3. Standard of care (no alpha-blocker). All subjects will be discharged with standard pain-killers and a diary to track usage. Subjects in Terazosin and Tamsulosin groups will receive respective study medications to complete 14 days course of treatment.
Follow-Up:
* Day 7: A phone call will check medication use and any side effects.
* Day 15: Clinic visit for stent removal (standard practice). Subjects will complete the USSQ questionnaire, and medication compliance will be reviewed.
End of study: Final phone call to check for any additional side effects.