A Pumpkin Seed, Isoflavonoid and Cranberry Mix in LUTS/BPH
NCT ID: NCT04146103
Last Updated: 2019-10-31
Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
163 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-04-01
2019-03-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Experimental arm
Novex® made of Pumpkin Seed Extract 550mg, Soy Germ Isoflavonoids 50 mg and Cranberry 50mg. The dose is 2 tablets/day taken orally, for 3 months.
Novex
Novex® made of Pumpkin Seed Extract 550mg, Soy Germ Isoflavonoids 50 mg and Cranberry 50mg. The dose is 2 tablets/day taken orally.
Interventions
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Novex
Novex® made of Pumpkin Seed Extract 550mg, Soy Germ Isoflavonoids 50 mg and Cranberry 50mg. The dose is 2 tablets/day taken orally.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* no previous therapy or are still symptomatic despite the current use of alpha-blockers
Exclusion Criteria
* Prostate cancer
* Urethral stenosis
40 Years
80 Years
MALE
No
Sponsors
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Saint-Joseph University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Elie El Helou
Beirut, , Lebanon
Countries
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References
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Gratzke C, Bachmann A, Descazeaud A, Drake MJ, Madersbacher S, Mamoulakis C, Oelke M, Tikkinen KAO, Gravas S. EAU Guidelines on the Assessment of Non-neurogenic Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms including Benign Prostatic Obstruction. Eur Urol. 2015 Jun;67(6):1099-1109. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.12.038. Epub 2015 Jan 19.
Blanker MH, Bosch JL, Groeneveld FP, Bohnen AM, Prins A, Thomas S, Hop WC. Erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction in a community-based sample of men 50 to 78 years old: prevalence, concern, and relation to sexual activity. Urology. 2001 Apr;57(4):763-8. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(00)01091-8.
Kaminetsky J. Comorbid LUTS and erectile dysfunction: optimizing their management. Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Dec;22(12):2497-506. doi: 10.1185/030079906x154141.
Kaplan SA, DE Rose AF, Kirby RS, O'leary MP, McVary KT. Beneficial effects of extended-release doxazosin and doxazosin standard on sexual health. BJU Int. 2006 Mar;97(3):559-66. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2005.05959.x.
Damiano R, Cai T, Fornara P, Franzese CA, Leonardi R, Mirone V. The role of Cucurbita pepo in the management of patients affected by lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: A narrative review. Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2016 Jul 4;88(2):136-43. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2016.2.136.
Hong H, Kim CS, Maeng S. Effects of pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil in Korean men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. Nutr Res Pract. 2009 Winter;3(4):323-7. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2009.3.4.323. Epub 2009 Dec 31.
Vahlensieck W, Theurer C, Pfitzer E, Patz B, Banik N, Engelmann U. Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study. Urol Int. 2015;94(3):286-95. doi: 10.1159/000362903. Epub 2014 Sep 5.
McMurdo ME, Argo I, Phillips G, Daly F, Davey P. Cranberry or trimethoprim for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections? A randomized controlled trial in older women. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2009 Feb;63(2):389-95. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkn489. Epub 2008 Nov 28.
Vidlar A, Student V Jr, Vostalova J, Fromentin E, Roller M, Simanek V, Student V. Cranberry fruit powder (Flowens) improves lower urinary tract symptoms in men: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. World J Urol. 2016 Mar;34(3):419-24. doi: 10.1007/s00345-015-1611-7. Epub 2015 Jun 7.
Other Identifiers
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AJ13
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id