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Hypothesis: Dutasteride will perform better than finasteride in decreasing prostate volume, improving symptoms based on International Prostate Symptom score,and lower pvr based on the scientific information that dutasteride inhibits both Type I and II 5-alpha-reducatase vs. finasteride which only inhibits the Type II enzyme
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutasteride | Drug | 0.5mg capsule, taken once daily for 12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory parameters: including serum testosterone, DHT level and PSA | 12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| volume measurements of TRUSP and PVR | 12 months | |
| A decrease in the AUASI | 12 months |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Urologic Consultants of Southeastern PA | Bala-Cynwyd | Pennsylvania | 19004 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011470 | Prostatic Hyperplasia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011469 | Prostatic Diseases |
| D005832 | Genital Diseases, Male |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068538 | Dutasteride |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001378 | Azasteroids |
| D013260 | Steroids, Heterocyclic |
| D013256 | Steroids |
| D000072473 | Fused-Ring Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
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