A Pumpkin Seed, Isoflavonoid and Cranberry Mix in LUTS/BPH

NCT ID: NCT04146103

Last Updated: 2019-10-31

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

163 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-04-01

Study Completion Date

2019-03-31

Brief Summary

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The aim is to assess the efficacy of a mix of Pumpkin Seed Extract, Soy Germ Isoflavonoids and Cranberry (Novex®) in the management of mild to moderate LUTS in BPH patients. The patients will be evaluated based on the severity of LUTS, urological quality of life, and erectile function.

Detailed Description

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This is a single-arm prospective open-label trial investigating a combination of pumpkin seed, isoflavonoid and cranberry mix in improving LUTS, urological quality of life, and erectile function in BPH patients. The compound will be administered orally two tablets daily for 3 months. Recruited patients will be seen at 3 visits: initial visit (visit 1), 1-month visit (visit 2) and 3-month visit (visit 3) and their data will be collected in a dedicated case report form.

Conditions

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

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.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Novex

Intervention Type DRUG

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.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* mild to moderate LUTS due to BPH for at least 6 months at the initial visit
* no previous therapy or are still symptomatic despite the current use of alpha-blockers

Exclusion Criteria

* International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) \> 19
* Prostate cancer
* Urethral stenosis
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Saint-Joseph University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Elie El Helou

Beirut, , Lebanon

Site Status

Countries

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Lebanon

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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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.

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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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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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.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 26049866 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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AJ13

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id