A Phase 3b, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Parallel-design Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tadalafil Co-administered With Finasteride for 6 Months in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Prostatic Enlargement Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of once daily tadalafil when taken with finasteride as a treatment for men with signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and demonstrable prostate enlargement.
Conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Enlarged Prostate.
Primary outcome: Change in Total International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) From Baseline to 12 Weeks.
Enrollment: 696 participants.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 696 participants or records.
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