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Comparison of Alpha Blockers (Terazosin and Tamsulosin) in Reducing Ureteral Stent Related Symptoms

Sponsor: Penang Hospital, Malaysia

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.

Official title: Efficacy of Alpha Blockers (Terazosin vs Tamsulosin) in Reducing Ureteral Stent Related Symptoms - An Open-label, Randomized Controlled Trial

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