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Iris Structural Changes With Tamsulosin vs. Silodosin in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients

Comparison of the Efficacy of Tamsulosin and Silodosin on Anatomical Iris Changes in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07743034
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-08-03
Start date
2026-08-01
Completion date
2027-04-01
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome, Iris Diseases, Silodosin, Tamsulosin, Tomography, Optical Coherence

Keywords

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Tamsulosin, Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome, Tomography, Optical Coherence, Iris, Silodosin, IFIS

Brief summary

Inhibition of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors by drugs such as tamsulosin and silodosin, which are prescribed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, can lead to intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery. IFIS is a phenomenon characterized by a small, poorly dilating pupil and causes surgical difficulty. Main objective: To determine and compare changes in the anatomical structure of the iris in patients with BPH before and after treatment with tamsulosin and silodosin. Men aged 50 years and older with a definitive diagnosis of BPH who have no prior history of alpha-blocker use will be enrolled in one of the two treatment arms - tamsulosin or silodosin. Imaging will be performed using an MS-39 device (manufactured by CSO, Italy); assessments will be conducted at two time points - before the start of treatment and after three months of continuous drug use. At baseline and three months after treatment, using AS-OCT, the DMR and SMR regions and other ocular angle indices will be measured. Medication adherence will be assessed by counting the capsules used by each patient. Specific Objectives: 1. To determine changes in the dilator muscle region (DMR) under scotopic, mesopic, photopic, and post-dilation conditions from baseline to the third month in the tamsulosin & silodosin groups and compare them. 2. To determine changes in SMR under scotopic, mesopic, photopic, and post-dilation conditions from baseline to the third month in the tamsulosin & silodosin groups and compare them.

Interventions

Tamsulosin 0.4 mg, daily.

Silodosin 8 mg, daily.

Sponsors

Mohsen Pourazizi
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

The study is designed as assessor-blind, such that eligible patients presenting to the center will be evaluated by the treating physician and will receive drug A or B. The person responsible for assessing the outcomes will not be informed of the group assignment or the final result.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Men ≥ 50 years old with a definitive diagnosis of BPH by a urologist colleague. * Patients with moderate symptoms based on the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS): score 8 to 19 * No prior use of alpha-blockers (tamsulosin, silodosin, doxazosin, etc.) * Satisfactory vision for imaging and acceptable scan quality according to device criteria. * Consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Insufficient image quality in assessments * History of intraocular surgery * Uncontrolled hypertension * Iris trauma * Patient unwillingness to continue participation in the study * Occurrence of unwanted systemic complications during the study * Incorrect medication adherence during the study * Diabetes * Hypertension

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Changes in the dilator muscle region (DMR)From baseline to the third month.To determine changes in the DMR under scotopic, mesopic, photopic, and post-dilation conditions.
Changes in the sphincter muscle region (SMR)From baseline to the third monthTo determine changes in the SMR under scotopic, mesopic, photopic, and post-dilation conditions.
Changes in the DMR/SMR ratioFrom baseline to the third monthTo determine changes in the DMR/SMR ratio under scotopic, mesopic, photopic, and post-dilation conditions.

Contacts

CONTACTMohsen Pourazizi, Assistant Professor
m.pourazizi@yahoo.com98 + 09379578055
STUDY_DIRECTORMohsen Pourazizi

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Feiz Hospital, Isfahan Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 4, 2026