Efficacy Study of a Standardized Pollen Extract Preparation (Cernilton) to Treat Inflammatory Chronic Prostatitis-Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP-CPPS)

NCT ID: NCT00919893

Last Updated: 2020-11-20

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

139 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

1999-12-31

Study Completion Date

2004-01-31

Brief Summary

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In this placebo controlled study the safety and efficacy of Cernilton, a standardized pollen extract, in men with inflammatory chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome was investigated. The purpose of this study is to determine whether Cernilton is safe and effective in patients with inflammatory chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Detailed Description

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We conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess safety and efficacy of Cernilton, a standardized pollen extract, in men with inflammatory CP-CPPS (National Institutes of Health (NIH) type IIIA). Participants were randomized to Cernilton or placebo for 12 weeks and were evaluated using the National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) individual domains and total score, the number of leukocytes in post prostatic massage urine, the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the sexuality domain of a life satisfaction questionnaire at baseline and after 6 and 12 weeks.

Conditions

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Chronic Prostatitis Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Keywords

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chronic prostatitis symptom index male inflammatory CP-CPPS Cernilton pelvic pain symptoms

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Cernilton

Men with inflammatory chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP-CPPS)

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cernilton

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral Cernilton, 2 capsules every 8 hours with the active substance consisting of 23 mg Extractum Pollens siccatum, 4 mg L-glutamate and 0.23 mg Stigmasterol per capsule for 12 weeks.

Placebo

Men with inflammatory chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP-CPPS)

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral placebo, 2 capsules every 8 hours with identical capsulation and weight only containing the inactive substances in proportional doses as compared with Cernilton for 12 weeks.

Interventions

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Cernilton

Oral Cernilton, 2 capsules every 8 hours with the active substance consisting of 23 mg Extractum Pollens siccatum, 4 mg L-glutamate and 0.23 mg Stigmasterol per capsule for 12 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Oral placebo, 2 capsules every 8 hours with identical capsulation and weight only containing the inactive substances in proportional doses as compared with Cernilton for 12 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* men between 18 and 65 years
* symptoms of pelvic pain for at least 3 months during the 6 months before study entry
* a score in the pain domain of the German validated version of the NIH chronic prostatitis symptom index (NIH-CPSI) of 7 or higher
* leukocytes of 10 or more in post prostate massage urine

Exclusion Criteria

* urinary tract infection
* acute bacterial or chronic bacterial prostatitis
* history of urethritis with discharge 4 weeks prior to study entry
* a history of epididymitis or sexually transmitted disease
* residual urine volume of more than 50 mL due to bladder outlet obstruction
* indication for or history of prostate surgery including prostate biopsy
* treatment with phytotherapeutic agents
* alpha-blocker agents or antimicrobial substances with prostatic penetration 4 weeks prior to study entry
* treatment with agents influencing intraprostatic hormone metabolism 6 months prior to study entry
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Strathmann AG&Co, Hamburg, Germany

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Cernelle, Ängelholm, Sweden

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Giessen

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Clinic for Urology and Pediatric Urology, JL-University, Giessen, Germany

Principal Investigators

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Wolfgang Weidner, Prof. Dr.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Clinic for Urology and Pediatric Urology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany

Locations

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Justus-Liebig-University

Giessen, , Germany

Site Status

Countries

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Germany

References

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Rugendorff EW, Weidner W, Ebeling L, Buck AC. Results of treatment with pollen extract (Cernilton N) in chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia. Br J Urol. 1993 Apr;71(4):433-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1993.tb15988.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8499988 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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4015497

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id