Active clinical trials for "Prostatic Hyperplasia"

The purpose of this study is: To assess safety of Afalaza drug within 12 months in patients with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and risk of progression. To assess efficacy of Afalaza drug within 12 months in patients with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and risk of progression.

The purpose of this study is to compare safety and efficacy of Green Light PVP (Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate) compared to TUR-P.

This study investigates the safety and efficacy of a photosensitive drug (talaporfin sodium) activated by an intraurethrally placed drug-activating device. MR901 is a code used to identify the combination of talaporfin sodium and the drug-activating device. Two different light doses will be tested against placebo groups in this 4-arm study.

There are many evidences in the literature showing that the metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with BPH / LUTS. There are also numerous evidence that hypogonadism is associated with both conditions, thus being one of the most probable pathogenetic factor underlying the association between MetS & BPH / LUTS. Preliminary evidences from observational clinical studies have shown that treatment with testosterone replacement in hypogonadal patients with MetS reduces the symptoms of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with BPH. Preclinical studies performed by the investigators research group show in an experimental model of metabolic syndrome the occurrence of marked inflammation and tissue remodeling of the prostate gland, which is prevented by treatment with testosterone replacement (Vignozzi et al., 2012). There is therefore a need for a clinical trial to demonstrate the effect of treatment with testosterone replacement in reducing the inflammation of the prostate and its effectiveness in improving the symptoms related to inflammation in patients with prostatic BPH associated with metabolic syndrome and testosterone deficiency . The aims of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of testosterone replacement therapy compared to placebo in reducing signs and symptoms of inflammation of the prostate and LUTS symptoms in hypogonadal patients with metabolic syndrome and BPH who are candidates for radical prostatectomy simple. For this purpose both clinical (assessment of specific symptoms of prostatitis assessed by questionnaire National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index, NIH-CPSI and assessment of the symptoms of LUTS and questionnaires International Prostate Symptom Score, IPSS), ultrasound (transrectal ultrasound evaluation of markers of prostatic inflammation: macrocalcifications, inhomogeneity etc.), biochemical (evaluation of inflammatory cytokines in the semen), urodynamic and histology (histomorphometric and immunohistochemical analysis of samples prostate derived from patients enrolled in the study or not treated with testosterone) scores will be performed. Along with the symptoms and clinical signs of prostate inflammation and LUTS, the effect of testosterone therapy or placebo on penile erection will be also evaluated.

The primary objective of this study is to determine the bioavailability of a FDC capsule formulation of dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride (0.5 milligram [mg]/0.2 mg) relative to coadministration of one dutasteride 0.5 mg capsule and one tamsulosin HCl 0.2 mg tablet in healthy male subjects in fed and fasted states. This is an open-label, randomized, single dose, two-way crossover study enrolling healthy male subjects, split into fasted (Cohort 1) and fed (Cohort 2) conditions. In both cohorts, one FDC capsule formulation of dutasteride 0.5 mg/tamsulosin HCl 0.2 mg will be administered in one treatment period and the coadministration of dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride in a different treatment period. Each subject enrolled will be allowed to participate in only one cohort (i.e, will receive treatment under fasted or fed conditions) and will participate in both treatment periods. The two treatment periods will be separated by a minimum washout period of 28 days. The total duration in the study for each subject will be approximately 2.5 months from screening to the final follow-up visit.

At present time several preclinical and clinical study have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5)-inhibitors for LUTS/BPH (lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia) patients with or without erectile dysfunction. However, the link between clinical outcomes (symptoms scores), functional activity (urodynamic findings) and molecular pathways, in particular regarding inflammatory pattern (molecular analyses), has not been previously investigated. Aim of present study is to assess, for the first time in literature, changes in pressure flow study (PFS) and changes in molecular profile of prostatic tissue (inflammatory and tissue remodeling markers) in men treated for 12 weeks with tadalafil 5 mg compared with placebo and to correlate these data with changes in symptoms scores (IPSS, International Prostatic Symptoms Score) in men with LUTS secondary to BPH refractory to alpha blockers.

HoLEP (Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate) entails dissection of the whole median and lateral prostatic lobes off the surgical capsule via a retrograde approach starting at the apex. The enucleated lobes were pushed to the bladder followed by hemostasis of the prostate bed then intravesical morcellation of the enucleated adenoma. The investigators are going to compare safety and efficacy of low power; LP-HoLEP vs. high power; HP-HoLEP in treatment of infra-vesical obstruction secondary to BPH (Benign prostate Hyperplasia).

The purpose of this study is to compare safety and efficacy of Green Light PVP (Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate) compared to open prostatectomy when treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and its related symptoms are a common condition that affects nearly half of men over age 50 and 90% of men over 80. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by BPH can be very troublesome, affect an individual's quality of life significantly, and are costly. his Phase 2 clinical research trial is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to compare the treatment effects of onaBoNT-A 200 U versus 0.4 mg per day of oral tamsulosin in male Veterans diagnosed with moderate to severe LUTS [American Urologic Association Symptom Score (AUASS) equal to or greater than 8] associated with BPH. A total of 74 volunteers will be recruited to participate in this clinical trial. Volunteers will include only males who are greater than 50 years of age and diagnosed with LUTS associated with BPH. They are Veterans who visit the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Houston (MEDVAMC). There are no eligibility restrictions as to race or ethnicity.

To investigate the therapeutic effect and safety of celecoxib adding on doxazosin and the potential predictive value of the absence of prostate cancer in the treatment of patients with LUTS/BPH and an elevated serum PSA level. Patients who meet all eligible requirements for entry into the study will be randomized into one of the two treatment groups for 3 months in 2:1 ratio as shown below: Doxazosin 4 mg daily plus celecoxib 200 mg every day (QD) Doxazosin 4mg every day (QD)