Status:

COMPLETED

A Study to Assess the Effect of Fucoidan on Prostate Health in Males With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Lead Sponsor:

Vedic Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.

Conditions:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Eligibility:

MALE

45-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Approximately 125 individuals will be screened, and considering a screening failure rate of 20%, at least 100 will be randomi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Males aged 45 to 80 years (inclusive of both ages) with a diagnosis of BPH established by a surgeon/nephrologist/urologist within the last 3 months and having any one of the two clinical as well as one of the radio-diagnostic parameters:-
  • a) Clinical parameter: i) History of lower urinary tract symptoms ii) Rectal examination indicating increased prostate size. b) Radio-diagnostic parameter: i) Uroflowmetry (less than 20 ml/sec maximum flow rate \[Qmax\]) ii) Ultrasound Sonography (USG) - Enlargement of the central gland with a calculated urine volume exceeding 30 mL and increased post-micturition.
  • Moderate symptoms with an IPSS Score more than or equal to 8-19.
  • No signs of prostate cancer as indicated by 1-3 U/L of Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) in serum.
  • Fasting blood glucose (FBG) less than 125 mg/dL.
  • Willing to give voluntary written informed consent and adhere to all the requirements of the study.
  • Note: Only biological males will be included. During screening I, if participants are currently on drug/ supplement for BPH, a washout period of 10±2 days will be provided. After this period, the participant will be rescheduled for screening IA.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Males with no signs of inflammation as assessed by Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) of more than or equal to 20 mm/hr.
  • Males with more than or equal to 3.5 ng/mL of PSA in serum.
  • Males diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • Males who have recently started a bladder-training program within the last 30 days.
  • Males who have undergone urogenital surgery.
  • Males who have had a bladder biopsy and/or cystoscopy and biopsy within the last 30 days.
  • Males who have had an indwelling catheter or practiced self-catheterization, and/or urethral stricture within the last 30 days.
  • Males diagnosed with obstructive renal/urinary tract calculi.
  • Males who have been medically diagnosed with chronic persistent local pathology (i.e., interstitial cystitis, prostatitis, etc.)
  • Males with chronic inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ulcerative colitis, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • Males receiving or prescribed anticoagulation therapy.
  • Males who have been diagnosed with severe renal and/or hepatic insufficiency.
  • Males who have been diagnosed with genital anatomical deformities.
  • Males with a history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension (SBP/DBP ≥ 140/90 mmHg1 with or without medication), thyroid disorders, spinal cord injury, uncontrolled psychiatric disorder, and/or abnormal secondary sexual characteristics.
  • Males who have a history of chronic alcohol (defined as consuming more than 5 drinks on any day or more than 15 drinks/week2) and/or illicit drug abuse.
  • Males who have participated in any other clinical study during the last 30 days.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    August 5 2024

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    January 15 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    95 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06487871

    Start Date

    August 5 2024

    End Date

    January 15 2025

    Last Update

    June 6 2025

    Active Locations (6)

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    Sarjanam Hospital

    Vadodara, Gujarat, India, 390012

    2

    NKP Salve Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital

    Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, 440025

    3

    Rising Medicare Hospital Name of

    Pune, Maharashtra, India, 141014

    4

    Pawana Hospital

    Pune, Maharashtra, India, 410506