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ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2016

The Effect of Seoritae Extract in Men with Mild to Moderate Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Suggestive of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Woong Jin Bae, Hyo Jung Park, Hye Cheong Koo, Do Ram Kim, U-Syn Ha, Kang Sup Kim, Su Jin Kim, Hyuk Jin Cho, Sung Hoo Hong, Ji Youl Lee and 2 more

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Article in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Woong Jin BaeCatholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea; Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Hyo Jung ParkDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Hye Cheong KooKorea Bio Medical Science Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Do Ram KimKorea Bio Medical Science Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
U-Syn HaDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Kang Sup KimDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Su Jin KimDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Hyuk Jin ChoDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Sung Hoo HongDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Ji Youl LeeDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.
Sung Yeoun HwangKorea Bio Medical Science Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sae Woong KimCatholic Integrative Medicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea; Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-9127-9400

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Abstract

We evaluated the effects of Seoritae extract (SE) on mild to moderate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Seventy-six subjects with mild to moderate LUTS suggestive of BPH were prospectively recruited from the urology outpatient clinic and assigned to either SE (4200 mg or 6 tablets 3 times a day) or matching placebo. The primary outcome variable, the International Prostatic Symptom Score (IPSS), was evaluated at baseline and at 4 and 12 weeks. Postvoid residual volume (PVR), maximum urine flow rate (Q max), and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were evaluated. IPSSs decreased significantly from baseline to 12 weeks within the SE group. Significant improvements in IPSS voiding scores at 4 and 12 weeks were also observed in the SE group compared to the placebo group. IPSS storage and quality of life scores were also significantly decreased at 12 weeks in the SE group. There was no change in Q max or PVR in both groups after 12 weeks. Administration of SE for 12 weeks led to significant improvements in LUTS, and it can be concerned as a reasonable and safe alternative for men with mild to moderate LUTS.

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