Efficacy of Fenugreek Seed and Lespedeza Cuneata in TDS

Summary

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of a mixed extract of fenugreek seed and Lespedeza cuneata (TFG) for the treatment of testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS). Design: Patients were instructed to take a placebo capsule or 200 mg TFG capsule twice per day for 8 weeks. Outcome measures: The primary efficacy variable was the change from baseline in the Aging Males' Symptoms scale (AMS), as well as levels of serum total testosterone and free testosterone. Secondary efficacy measurements included changes from baseline in the number of 'yes' answers on the Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male questionnaire (ADAM), levels of serum total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C, triglyceride, perceived stress scale (PSS-10), all domain scores of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), as well as changes in body composition.

Timeline

Start

2015-06

Primary completion

2015-11

Completion

2015-12

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