crossover
2005
High Quality
Urtica dioica for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study
Safarinejad MR
Published in Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy
Key Findings
Nettle root improved IPSS scores and peak urinary flow versus placebo over six months, without change in prostate size or PSA.
Conclusions
Symptom relief without anatomical change.
Limitations
Partial crossover design, single centre.
Supplements Studied
Nettle Root
Herb
Nettle root improved IPSS scores and peak urinary flow versus placebo without changing prostate size or PSA.
Outcomes Measured
Urinary symptom scores and flow improved with nettle root without change in prostate size or PSA.
Prostate size was unchanged despite symptomatic improvement with nettle root.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2005
Sample Size:620
Duration:26 weeks
Quality Score:7/10
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