This study is a double blinded RCT with pre-post test design on the effect of combination of dutasteride and aloe vera, compared to dutasteride only, on uroflowmetry results, prostate volume, and VEGF serum level among patients with benign prostate hyperplasia. The treatment was given for 12 weeks
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
84
Dutasteride 0,5 mg/day + Aloe Vera Extract 380 mg/day
Control
RSUD Karawang
Karawang, West Java, Indonesia
RECRUITINGUroflowmetry result
Qmax of Uroflowmetry result
Time frame: 12 weeks
Prostatic volume
Measured by transabdominal ultrasonography
Time frame: 12 weeks
VEGF
serum VEGF level
Time frame: 12 weeks
Achmad Rizky Herda Pratama dr. Achmad Rizky Herda Pratama, Sp.U, S.H, Urologist
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