Randomized Trial Comparing Terazosin 5 mg Daily and Doxazosin GITS 4 mg Daily for Trial Without Catheter in Acute Urinary Retention With Long Term Follow up

• Status: Terminated
• Trial end date: 2006-11-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Male

Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare two alpha blockers, terazosin and doxazosin GITS, in achieving a successful TWOC after AUR due to BPH, among Chinese males in Hong Kong, and in delaying or avoiding a TURP.

• Phase: N/A

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
• Treatments: Doxazosin; Prazosin; Terazosin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 50 or above

• Admitted for AUR due to BPH with PVR of 500 ml or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous history of TURP

• Use of alpha blockers within recent 8 months

• Renal impairment (serum creatinine >140 umol/l)

• Poor premorbid state