Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

A Prospective, Randomized Study of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

The purpose of this study is to access the effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation treatment on lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and will be randomized into two groups: EECP intervention or not. Lower urinary tract symptoms, hemodynamic parameters, vascular endothelial function will be measured and compared

Inclusion Criteria:

1. men over 18 years old;
2. provide signed informed consent;
3. existence of lower urinary tract symptoms
4. agree not to use any lower urinary tract symptoms treatment at least one month;
5. suitable for receiving EECP treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

1. history of long drug abuse;
2. pelvic, spine, brain trauma or surgery;
3. endocrine, liver, lung, kidney disease, malignancies, hematological disorders;
4. Severe infection without effective control；
5. lower limbs deep vein thrombosis；
6. Large area of ulcerative rash；
7. unsuitable for receiving EECP treatment