Perioperative Dutasteride for Hemorrhage Control in Bipolar TURP Under Anticoagulation.
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Dutasteride (0.5mg): Dutasteride 0.5 mg oral capsule (brand name Avodart; 0.5 mg daily for 2 weeks pre-op and 2 weeks post-op)
Placebo: Identical physical appearance and dosing schedule matching the active drug arm (1 capsule daily for 2 weeks preoperatively, followed by Bipolar TURP, and continued for 2 weeks postoperatively).
Study summary
A prospective, randomized, double-blinded controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a 2-week preoperative and 2-week postoperative course of oral dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) in reducing perioperative blood loss, irrigation requirements, and catheterization time in patients on anticoagulant therapy undergoing bipolar TURP for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Change in Hemoglobin (Hb) Level — Baseline (preoperative), immediately postoperatively, and 24 hours postoperatively.
Mean difference in serum Hb (g/dL) from baseline. - Change in Hematocrit (Hct) Level — Baseline (preoperative), immediately postoperatively, and 24 hours postoperatively.
Mean difference in Hct from baseline.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Mahmoud Dogha | Al Fayyum | Egypt |
Other trials for the same condition
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