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

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.

Participants needed: 150
Trial details
Phase: Phase 3Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Penang Hospital, MalaysiaUpdated: Sep 5, 2025Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Malaysian age 18 years old and above. [+3]

Known comorbidity that increase the risk of complication [+12]