- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT06266000
Comparison of 2 Extracts of Saw Palmetto Versus Placebo on BPH Symptoms
April 2, 2024 updated by: RDC Clinical Pty Ltd
A Study to Compare 2 Extracts of Saw Palmetto Versus Placebo on the Symptoms of Beni
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to compare 2 extracts of saw palmetto versus placebo on the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in 120 generally healthy participants, 45 - 80 years.
Study Overview
Status
Recruiting
Conditions
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Estimated)
120
Phase
- Phase 4
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Amanda Rao, PhD
- Phone Number: +61 414 488 559
- Email: amanda@rdcglobal.com.au
Study Contact Backup
- Name: David Briskey, PhD
- Phone Number: +61 421 784 077
- Email: david@rdcglobal.com.au
Study Locations
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Queensland
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4006
- Recruiting
- RDC Clinical Pty Ltd
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Contact:
- Amanda Rao, PhD
- Phone Number: +61 414 488 559
- Email: amanda@rdcglobal.com.au
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Contact:
- David Briskey, PhD
- Phone Number: +61 421 784 077
- Email: david@rdcglobal.com.au
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male aged between 45-80
- Medically diagnosed with BPH (Participant to provide written evidence of medical diagnosis)
- Score of 12-19 in the IPSS (moderate)
- Generally healthy
- Able to provide informed consent
- Agree not to participate in another clinical trial while enrolled in this trial
- Agree not the change their diet or exercise while enrolled in this trial
Exclusion Criteria:
- Serious illness e.g., mood disorders such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, neurological disorders such as MS, kidney disease, liver disease or heart conditions (A serious illness is a condition that carries a risk of mortality, negatively impacts quality of life and daily function and/or is burdensome in symptoms and/or treatments)
- Unstable illness e.g., diabetes and thyroid gland dysfunction (An unstable illness is any illness that is currently not being treated with a stable dose of medication or is fluctuating in severity)
- Have used a drug/natural therapy for BPH or other urological symptoms within the last 30 days?
- Have had a urinary infection in the last 30 days or have, chronic urinary tract infections, or diagnosed chronic prostatitis
- Have had urogenital surgery within the last 6 months.
- Have had a bladder biopsy and/or cystoscopy and biopsy within the past 30 days.
- Have been diagnosed with chronic persistent local pathology (e.g. interstitial cystitis, bladder stones)
- Receiving/ prescribed Coumadin (Warfarin) or other anticoagulation therapy
- Diagnosed genital anatomical deformities, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and history of spinal cord injury, uncontrolled psychiatric disorder, and/or abnormal secondary sexual characteristics.
- Diagnosed cancer including prostatic cancer; if suspected by the investigator, refer for medical assessment
- Active smokers and/or nicotine or drug abuse
- Chronic alcohol use (>14 alcoholic drinks week)
- Allergic to any of the ingredients in investigational, comparator or placebo formula
- Any condition which in the opinion of the investigator makes the participant unsuitable for inclusion
- Participated in any other clinical trial during the past 1 month
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Double
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Saw palmetto extract
Saw palmetto extract taken as 2 capsules per day
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Saw palmetto extract 160mg per capsule
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Active Comparator: Comparator saw palmetto extract
Commercial saw palmetto extract taken as 2 capsules per day
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Saw palmetto extract 160mg per capsule
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Palm oil taken as 2 capsules per day
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Palm oil capsule
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 28, Day 56, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS).The total score can range from 0 to 35 i.e. asymptomatic to very symptomatic.
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Day 0, Day 28, Day 56, Day 84
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Daily Urinary Frequency Diary
Time Frame: Day 0, Days 21-27, Day 49-55, Day 77-83
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in Daily Urinary Frequency Diary
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Day 0, Days 21-27, Day 49-55, Day 77-83
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Brief Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI)
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 28, Day 56, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in Brief Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI).
The total score can range from 0 to 44 with higher scores indicating better outcomes.
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Day 0, Day 28, Day 56, Day 84
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International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Module (ICIQ-MLUTS)
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-MLUTS).
The total score can range from 1 to 84 with higher scores indicating worse outcomes.
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Day 0, Day 84
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Electrolytes (E/LFT) blood test
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in electrolytes measured via E/LFT blood test.
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Day 0, Day 84
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Liver Function (E/LFT) blood test
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in liver function measured via E/LFT blood test.
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Day 0, Day 84
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Inflammatory marker - JM27
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in Inflammatory marker - JM27 assessed via blood test
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Day 0, Day 84
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Blood pressure
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in blood pressure
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Day 0, Day 84
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Pulse rate
Time Frame: Day 0, Day 84
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Change from baseline to the end of the study period in pulse rate
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Day 0, Day 84
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Adverse event frequency
Time Frame: During enrolment period
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Change in safety as assessed by adverse events frequency
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During enrolment period
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Adverse event severity
Time Frame: During enrolment period
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Change in safety as assessed by adverse events severity
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During enrolment period
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Discontinuation due to adverse events
Time Frame: During enrolment period
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Number of participants who discontinue study due to adverse events.
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During enrolment period
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Amanda Rao, PhD, RDC Clinical Pty Ltd
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
March 1, 2024
Primary Completion (Estimated)
January 1, 2025
Study Completion (Estimated)
March 1, 2025
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
January 31, 2024
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
February 11, 2024
First Posted (Actual)
February 20, 2024
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
April 4, 2024
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
April 2, 2024
Last Verified
April 1, 2024
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- PROPAL
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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