Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy (ESWT) vs Phytotherapy vs Combined in Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
ESWT: Transperineal Shockwaves that are applied once a week for 8 consecutive weeks with a protocol of 3000 pulses each; pressure: 1.8-2.0 bar and a frequency of 10 Hertz (Hz)
Phytotherapy that contains powder extract of (saw palmetto , tomato , uva ursi , pygeum and pumpkin: 1capsule tob be taken twice daily for one month.
Study summary
to compare the efficacy and safety of ESWT combined with phytotherapy, ESWT alone and phytotherapy alone in treatment of chronic prostatitis.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- compare the degree of symptoms relief between the three groups — pre intervenon, at 4 and 8 weeks post intervention and at 2 and 4 months post intervention.
using National Institutes of Health-developed Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIHCPSI) that will be filled by the patients pre and post intervention at 4 weeks and 8 weeks, 2 and 4 months. It comprises three key domains: pain (scored from 0 to 21), urinary symptoms (0 to 10), and the impact on quality of life (0 to 12), with a total score range spanning from 0 to 43. Higher scores reflect more severe symptoms and a worse overall outcome, while lower scores indicate milder symptoms and a better clinical picture. Severity is typically interpreted as mild (0-9), moderate (10-18), severe (19-31), and very severe (32-43), making the scale valuable for both diagnosis and monitoring treatment progress.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AinShams University hospitals | Cairo | Egypt |
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