Sexual Dysfunctions in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Clinical Trial
Official title:
Clinical Pilot Trial on the Influence of a Saw Palmetto Berry Preparation on Sexual Functions in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Assessment in an open trial if a standardized saw palmetto preparation has a positive influence on sexual dysfunctions in patients with BPH and sexual dysfunctions.
| Status | Unknown status |
| Enrollment | 50 |
| Est. completion date | September 2010 |
| Est. primary completion date | September 2010 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Age group | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Patients with BPH and sexual dysfunctions (erectile dysfunction or decrease in libido) - IPSS > 4 - BSFI, sexual drive questions < 5 Exclusion Criteria: - Lack of libido which is due to a psychic disease or a depressive mood -Excessivly strong lack of libido in the judgement of the investigator within the last two months - Patients with severe vascular disorders (microangiopathies) - Patients with known neuropathies - Severe diabetes mellitus - Patients with hypertension who are for less than two months on a stable antihypertensive medication - Known bad compliance of the patient |
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Dr. Eugen Riedi | Chur |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Bioforce AG | University of London |
Switzerland,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Change of the brief Sexual Function Inventory | day 0 and day 56 | ||
| Secondary | change in IPSS change in Urolife Quality of Life questionnaire | day 0 and day 56 |