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Filter by:This study will prospectively evaluate a new electrosurgical procedure (bipolar transurethral prostatectomy) in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Primary: To determine factors that affect absorption and serum levels of lycopene after supplementation. Secondary: 1. To evaluate general safety and tolerability of oral lycopene 15 or 30 mg per day for 12 weeks. 2. To determine lycopene effects on reducing serum levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) and on relieving lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in relation to prostate hypertrophy as evaluated by the International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS).
Multi-center, prospective randomized dosing and safety research study. A maximum of 150 men will be enrolled in the study. Qualifying patients will receive one of three possible doses of the study drug. Symptoms will be evaluated before treatment, and then 1-week, 1-month, 3-months, and 6-months following treatment.