Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in women, specifically those without urinary tractinfections (UTI). Urinary Tract Symptoms Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Tamsulosin Adrenergic alpha-1Receptor Antagonists Bladder Neck Urinary Flow Rate Urinary Retention Quality of Life Randomized Controlled Trials Female Urinary Incontinence
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Female patients aged 18-80 years. 2 Presence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) without urinarytract infections (UTI). 3 Normal urine study analysis (Urine R/M and C/S). 4 Minimum InternationalProstate Symptom Score (IPSS) of 8 or above.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Patients with confirmed urinary tract infections based on Urine RM and CS. 2 Discontinuation ofmedical treatment by the patient. 3 Patients with mental disorders or illnesses unable to understand orcomply with the study protocol. 4 Known drug allergy or contraindications to Tamsulosin. 5 Pregnant orlactating women. 6 Conditions like stress urinary incontinence, post-radiation pelvic treatment, bladdercancer, vault prolapse. 7 Patients with urethral stricture. 8 Previous allergy to alpha-adrenoreceptorantagonists or sulpha drugs. 9 Hepatic or renal insufficiency.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Peak Uroflow Rate (Qmax). Baseline, 2nd visit (week 2), 3rd visit (week 4), 4th visit (week 6), follow-up visit (week 8). ml/min | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in urine flow (Qmax increase by 2.5 mL/s). Baseline, 2nd visit (week 2), 3rd visit (week 4), 4th visit (week 6), follow-up visit (week 8). Uroflowmetry (measuring the peak flow rate during voiding).,Change in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) by 10% or 2-3 points. Baseline, 2nd visit (week 2), 3rd visit (week 4), 4th visit (week 6), follow-up visit (week 8). IPSS questionnaire.,Improvement in Quality of Life (QOL). Baseline, 2nd visit (week 2), 3rd visit (week 4), 4th visit (week 6), follow-up visit (week 8). Quality of life questionnaire.,Decrease in Post-Void Residual (PVR) volume. Baseline, 2nd visit (week 2), 3rd visit (week 4), 4th visit (week 6), follow-up visit (week 8). Bladder scan or ultrasound to measure post-void residual urine. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
UCMS and GTB Hospital, Delhi