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Evaluation of the efficacy of Tamsulosine (alpha blockers) compared to phloroglucinol in improving JJ ureteral stent tolerance. A randomized controlled trial.

Evaluation of the efficacy of Tamsulosine (alpha blockers) compared to phloroglucinol in improving JJ ureteral stent tolerance. A randomized controlled trial.

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2009-012986-67-FR
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2009-10-02
Start date
2009-11-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2012-03-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Confirmed or potential ureteral obstruction with a uretral stenting indication. MedDRA version: 12.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10050307 Term: Ureteral stent insertion

Interventions

Trade Name: OMEXEL Pharmaceutical Form: Tablet Trade Name: SPASFON Pharmaceutical Form: Tablet

Sponsors

CHU DE POITIERS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 18 or more. 2. Non-oncological indication to ureteral stenting 3. Informed written consent Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any contra-indication to Tamsulosin or phloroglucinol (renal or hepatic insufficiency, allergy) 2. Pregnancy 3. Patients already treated with alpha blockers

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: Evaluate the benefit of alpha-blockers (Tamsulosin, group A) compared to phloroglucinol (Spasfon®, group B) as regards patients tolerance to JJ stents.;Secondary Objective: To compare the incidence of complications between the 2 groups;Primary end point(s): Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ) self-questionnaire score comparaison

Countries

France

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026