Benign Prostate Hypertrophy(BPH)
Conditions
Keywords
BPH, LUTS
Brief summary
The study aims to investigate, through the International Prostatic Symptoms Score (IPSS) questionnaire, the non-inferiority of the therapy with the alpha-blockers+Serenoa repens combination compared to the alpha-blockers+antimuscarinic combination on storage lower urinary tract syndrome (LUTS) in patients with moderate-severe symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Detailed description
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in adult men. LUTS/BPH can be very bothersome and impair the quality of life (QoL) of affected men and their partners. Furthermore, LUTS also negatively impact patients' work productivity, being a major cause of absence from work and medical appointments. The prevalence of LUTS/BPH increases with age, making them increasingly common conditions in the Western world. Standard medical treatments for patients with LUTS/BPH include alpha-blockers (ABs), 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5ARIs), phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, and antimuscarinics. Serenoa repens (HESr) supplements are also recommended as a therapeutic option in international LUTS guidelines. In particular, Serenoa repens has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and muscle relaxant effects that can counteract the effects of BPH. Historically, ABs have been used as first-line therapy for voiding LUTS, while antimuscarinics are effective for irritative LUTS. However, most patients often present with mixed LUTS and therefore require combination therapy. Recent studies have shown that the combination of AB + Serenoa was non-inferior to therapy with AB + 5ARI in improving LUTS, producing fewer side effects. In particular, Serenoa was also seen to be effective in improving irritative symptoms. However, no studies have compared therapy with AB + Serenoa to AB + antimuscarinics in patients with mixed LUTS due to BPH.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 40-80 inclusive * Male * With moderate-to-severe LUTS from BPH according to IPSS score * Placed on AB+Serenoa repens or AB+antimuscarinics for 6 months
Exclusion criteria
* Prostate or bladder cancer * History of neurogenic bladder * Urinary tract abnormalities (including urethral strictures)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DIFFERENCE IN IPSS | AT 6 MONTHS FOLLOW UP | Difference in International Prostatic Symptoms Score (IPSS) at follow-up between the two treatment groups. IPSS min value 0 - max value 35, where: * 0-7 refers to mild symtomps; * 8-19 refers to moderate symtomps; * 20-35 refers to severe symtomps. Non-inferiority will be defined as a difference of up to 1 point in the International Prostatic Symptoms Score (IPSS) between the two groups at follow-up. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SIDE EFFECTS | AT 6 MONTHS FOLLOW UP | Frequency of side effects in the two treatment categories |
Contacts
CONTACTLUCA BOERI, MD, PHD
Outcome results
None listed