A randomised controlled trial comparing spontaneous ureteric stone passage rates with tamsulosin versus placebo in the management of acute renal colic

ISRCTN ISRCTN24675122
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN24675122
Secondary identifying numbers N0234135766
Submission date
30/09/2004
Registration date
30/09/2004
Last edited
28/03/2013
Recruitment status
Stopped
Overall study status
Stopped
Condition category
Urological and Genital Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Kim Davenport
Scientific

Urology Department
North Bristol NHS Trust
Southmead Hospital
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom

Email DrKimDav@aol.com

Study information

Study designRandomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial.
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeNot Specified
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectivesCan tamsulosin, an alpha-1-adrenergic antagonist, be used in uncomplicated renal colic to improve spontaneous ureteric calculus passage rates.
Ethics approval(s)1. Approval for the lead centre: Central and South Bristol Research Ethics Committee. Date of approval: 24/09/2004 (ref: 04/Q2006/88). All other centres obtained approval before recruitment of participants.
2. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Approval expected in May 2008.
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedUrological and Genital Diseases: Acute renal colic
InterventionAs of 28/03/2013 the trial status was changed to 'stopped' as the trial was closed in January 2011 due to recruitment issues.

Please note that, as of 11/04/2008, the anticipated start and end dates of this trial were updated from 01/06/2005 and 01/04/2007 to 01/05/2008 and 31/05/2010.

This study is proposed to be a prospective, randomised double blind placebo controlled clinical trial. The patients will be randomly allocated to receive tamsulosin or placebo for a maximum of 6 weeks during conservative treatment of renal colic. Patients will be regularly monitored for side effects, stone passage and analgesic use during this time period.
Intervention typeDrug
Pharmaceutical study type(s)
PhaseNot Specified
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Tamsulosin
Primary outcome measurePrimary outcome measures amended as of 11/04/2008:
1. Spontaneous stone passage within 6 weeks
2. Early intervention due to complications

Primary outcome measures provided at time of registration:
1. The percentage of calculi passed spontaneously within 6 weeks
2. The mean time to spontaneous passage
3. The mean use of analgesia in the form of diclofenac (recommended first line analgesic)
Secondary outcome measuresAdded as of 11/04/2008:
The following will be assessed at the end of the trial, i.e. time of stone passage or 6 weeks if stone not passed:
1. Percentage of calculi passed spontaneously within six weeks
2. Mean time to spontaneous passage
3. Mean use of analgesia in the form of diclofenac
Overall study start date01/05/2008
Completion date31/05/2010
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)Participant recruitment issue

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target number of participants206
Key inclusion criteriaThe total sample size required to produce statistically significant results is 206 patients (103 to receive placebo). All patients with renal colic with a visible calculus on X-ray which has been confirmed to be present within the ureter on intravenous urogram (IVU) will be asked to participate.
Key exclusion criteriaPatients will be excluded if pregnant, symptoms present for >14 days, evidence of infection or if they are already receiving treatment with tamsulosin or other calcium channel blocker.
Date of first enrolment01/05/2008
Date of final enrolment31/05/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Urology Department
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Department of Health
Government

Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NL
United Kingdom

Website http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en

Funders

Funder type

Government

North Bristol NHS Trust (UK)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan