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ArticleThe world journal of men's health2026

Efficacy of

Tae Hyung Kim, Soomin Kim, Hwajong Lee, Sae Woong Kim, Youn Gil Kwak, Mi Ran Jang, Dongho Shin, Woong Jin Bae

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Article in The world journal of men's health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Tae Hyung KimDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5987-9019
Soomin KimDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4834-9941
Hwajong LeeDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1126-902X
Sae Woong KimDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9127-9400
Youn Gil KwakHuons Foodience, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4649-4512
Mi Ran JangHuons Foodience, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9682-7410
Dongho ShinDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8496-8825
Woong Jin BaeDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7703-1161

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Ministry of SMEs and Startups RS-2023-00285144
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of MATERIALS AND

methodsIn this 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 80 men aged 40-75 years with moderate LUTS (International Prostate Symptom Score [IPSS] ≥8 and ≤19) were randomized to receive PV extract (600 mg/day) or placebo. The primary outcome was the change in total IPSS from baseline to week 12. Secondary outcomes included changes in IPSS subscores, quality of life (QoL), uroflowmetry, and prostate volume. Safety was assessed by adverse events and laboratory parameters.

resultsA total of 75 participants completed the trial (PV group, n=39; placebo group, n=36). At week 12, the PV group showed a significantly greater reduction in total IPSS compared to placebo (-5.2±4.6

conclusionsPV extract improved LUTS and QoL in men with LUTS was well tolerated. These findings suggest its potential as a safe and effective phytotherapeutic option for managing male LUTS.

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Lower urinary tract symptomsPhytotherapyPrunellaRandomized controlled trial

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PMID41047360
PMCPMC13646299

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