Alfuzosin for Treating Acute Urinary Retention

September 14, 2009 updated by: Sanofi

A Double-blind, Randomized,Placebo Controlled Study of Alfuzosin 10mg od in the Return to Successful Voiding in Patients With a First Episode of Acute Urinary Retention Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

The primary objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of alfuzosin 10mg daily in the return to successful voiding after removal of the catheter following a first episode of acute urinary retention (AUR) in patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

156

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • China
      • Beijing, China
        • Sanofi-Aventis

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

48 years to 78 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • First episode of painful AUR related to BPH requiring catheterization
  • Residual volume between 500ml and 1500ml obtained at the time of catheterization and during the first one hour after catheterization

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participated in another investigational study within 3 months before recruitment
  • Suspect bladder neuro-dysfunction unrelated to etiology;
  • Single Bladder neck disease;
  • Acute/chronic prostatitis;
  • Diagnosed prostate carcinoma;
  • Suspected prostate carcinoma diagnosed by ultrasound wave;
  • Surgical history of prostate and urethra;
  • Diagnosed/suspected abnormality in urethra structure;
  • Bladder stone;
  • Blood urine retention caused by any reason;
  • Residual volume less than 500 ml
  • Residual volume more than 1500 ml
  • AUR not due to BPH
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Insulin dependent diabetes
  • Known/suspected multiple sclerosis;
  • Stroke/MI within 6 months prior to enrolment;
  • AST, ALT and Creatinine > 1.5x upper limit; neutrophil < 3,000/mm³; platelet < 100,000/mm³;
  • Unstable/severe heart failure;
  • History of postural hypertension/hypotension;
  • Known hypersensitivity to α-receptor blocker;
  • Suspected/diagnosed expansible nerval disease;
  • Treatment with sympathomimetic agent within 1 week prior to enrolment, except OTC drug for cold intermittently;
  • Treatment with α1-receptor blocker within 1 month prior to enrolment;
  • Treatment with tricyclic antidepressants, anticholinergic agents, sympathomimetic agent (other than the above reason), first generation antihistaminic, except the treatment with stable β sympathomimetic agent/ anticholinergic agents lasting more than 1 week for Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease);
  • Treatment with Disopyramide

The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: 2
Placebo
Drug: Placebo
Once daily
Active Comparator: 1
Alfuzosin 10mg
Drug: Alfuzosin
Once daily

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Adverse events
Time Frame: From the beginning to the end of the study
From the beginning to the end of the study
Percentage of patients with successful voiding after catheter removal
Time Frame: Day 3 and 4
Day 3 and 4

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sanofi

Investigators

  • Study Director: Bruno Jolain, Sanofi

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 14, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 14, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

June 15, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 14, 2009

Last Verified

September 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • L_9645

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