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Actual Use Study of Tamsulosin in Men
NCT02573311 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
An actual use study to assess how men who respond to advertisements about urinary symptoms use tamsulosin in a simulated Over the Counter (OTC) setting including following "stop use and ask a doctor if" and "ask a doctor before use" statements and if they take the medication according to the label instructions, also assess any reported adverse events during simulated OTC use.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG tamsulosin hydrochloride
Study Locations (20)
Alabama
- Parkway Discount Drugs — Birmingham
- Homewood Pharmacy — Homewood
- Robert's Discount Pharmacy — Hoover
- Pharmacy at the Pig — McCalla
- Pinson Discount Drugs — Pinson
Minnesota
- Goodrich Pharmacy — Andover
- Goodrich Pharmacy — Blaine
- Goodrich Pharmacy — Elk River
- Northfield Pharmacy — Northfield
- Cub Pharmacy #1924 — Saint Louis Park
Georgia
- Sutton Family Pharmacy — Dalton
- Huff's Drug Store — Ellijay
- Wynn's Pharmacy Incorporated — Griffin
Florida
- Garden Drug — Fort Lauderdale
- Pill Box Pharmacy — Pembroke Pines
Missouri
- The Medicine Shoppe and Elsberry Pharmacy — Elsberry
- Albers' Specialty Pharmacy — Kansas City
Arizona
- ACACIA Apothecary and Wellness — Tucson
California
- Parkview Compounding Pharmacy — Rancho Cucamonga
Illinois
- Family Care Pharmacy — Highland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,117 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-09-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-08-01 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02573311
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02573311 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,117 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boehringer Ingelheim, which has 203 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Urological Manifestations appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which tamsulosin hydrochloride is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02573311 reports 20 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Alabama, Minnesota, Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02573311 about?
NCT02573311 is a clinical study titled "Actual Use Study of Tamsulosin in Men". An actual use study to assess how men who respond to advertisements about urinary symptoms use tamsulosin in a simulated Over the Counter (OTC) setting including following "stop use and ask a doctor if" and "ask a doctor before use" statements and if they take the medication according to the label i...
What is the current status of trial NCT02573311?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 1,117 participants. The study started on 2015-09-23. Estimated completion is 2016-08-01.
What conditions does trial NCT02573311 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Urological Manifestations. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02573311?
The interventions under investigation include: tamsulosin hydrochloride (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02573311?
This trial is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02573311 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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