Review of recent placebo-controlled trials utilizing phytotherapeutic agents for treatment of BPH

Author(s): Lowe, F. C., Dreikorn, K. , Borkowski, A. , Braeckman, J. , Denis, L. , Ferrari, P. , Gerber, G. , Levin, R. , Perrin, P. , Senge, T.

Journal/Book: prostate. 1998; 37(3): 187-193.

Abstract: BACKGROUND. In order to assess the efficacy of phytotherapeutic agents for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a review of recently published double-blind placebo-controlled trials was undertaken. METHODS. Only those studies reviewed by the Other Medical Therapies Committee of the Fourth International Consultation on BPH were included. RESULTS. These studies suggest a possible benefit for the use of phytotherapeutic preparations in the treatment of BPH. CONCLUSIONS. These studies need to be confirmed in larger long-term placebo-controled studies in order to ascertain the true efficacy of these agents.

Keyword(s): cam. phyto. cr. rev. bph

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