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Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lonidamine for the Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Registration Number
NCT00237536
Lead Sponsor
Threshold Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the dose response relationship of lonidamine and the primary efficacy endpoint, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), in subjects with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
240
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Capable of understanding the purpose and risks of the study and sign a statement of informed consent
  2. Male 65-80 years of age (or 40-80 with vasectomy). Vasectomized men must have documentation of azoospermia.
  3. Presence of LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) for at least 3 months
  4. Prostate volume measured by TRUS (transrectal ultrasound) > 30 cc
  5. Qmax < 15 mL/sec when measured by uroflowmetry (minimum of 125 mL must be voided)
  6. IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score) > 12
  7. PSA > 1.0 ng/mL
  8. Must ensure and consent to use medically acceptable methods of contraception throughout the entire study with sexual partners of childbearing potential
  9. Able to comply with the prescribed treatment protocol and evaluations
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Prior treatment for BPH with alpha blockers and/or herbal supplements for the treatment of BPH in the past 2 weeks (alpha-blockers and/or herbal supplements for the treatment of BPH are not allowed during the study). Prior treatment with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors is allowed if discontinued at least 3 months prior to enrollment.

  2. Prior surgery of the prostate (except biopsies; subject is eligible to enroll one month after full recovery from prostate biopsy.)

  3. Current or past evidence of malignant disease of the prostate or prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (For subjects with PSA between 4 - 10 ng/mL, prostate cancer must be ruled out to the satisfaction of the Principal Investigator. Subjects with PSA >10 ng/mL are excluded).

  4. Active urinary tract infections (UTI)

  5. Active cardiac, renal or hepatic disease as evidenced by:

    1. Serum creatinine > 1.8 mg/dL
    2. ALT or AST > 2.5x the upper limit of normal
    3. History of active myocardial infarction, unstable cardiac arrhythmias, or stroke within 6 months prior to screening
    4. Uncontrolled congestive heart failure
  6. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (fasting blood glucose > 200 mg/dL)

  7. Use of systemic steroids for any reason (systemic steroid usage is not allowed during the study). Inhaled and/or topical steroids are allowed.

  8. Concurrent participation or participation in an investigational drug study within the past 30 days prior to screening

  9. Concomitant disease or condition that could interfere with the conduct of the study, or would in the opinion of the Investigator, pose an unacceptable risk to the subject

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
IPSS
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax)
Post-void residual urine volume (PVR)
Prostate volume
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)

Trial Locations

Locations (34)

Stanford University Hospital

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Stanford, California, United States

Specialty Care Research

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Peoria, Illinois, United States

Werner, Murdock & Francis, PA, Urology Associates

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Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

Advanced Clinical Therapeutics

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Florida Healthcare Research

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Ocala, Florida, United States

Urology Healthcare Associates

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Westampton, New Jersey, United States

Connecticut Clinical Research Center Urology Specialists

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Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Metropolitan Urology

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Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States

Accumed Research Associates

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Garden City, New York, United States

Radiant Research, Greer

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Greer, South Carolina, United States

Atlantic Urological Medical Group

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Long Beach, California, United States

University Urological Research Institute

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Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Delaware Valley Clinical Research

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Lawrenceville Urology

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Lawrenceville, New Jersey, United States

New York University School of Medicine

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New York, New York, United States

California Professional Research

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Newport Beach, California, United States

San Diego Uro-Research

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San Diego, California, United States

Urology Research Options

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

South Florida Medical Research

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Aventura, Florida, United States

Tampa Bay Medical Research

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Clearwater, Florida, United States

Midwest Prostate & Urology Health Center

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Northeast Indiana research, LLC

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Sheldon J. Freedman, MD Ltd.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Radiant Research. Columbus

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

State College Urologic Associates

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State College, Pennsylvania, United States

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dept of Urology

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Accelovance

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Houston, Texas, United States

Baylor College of Medicine, Scott Department of Urology

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Houston, Texas, United States

Urology San Antonio Research

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Chris B. Threatt, MD Inc.

🇺🇸

Atherton, California, United States

Urological Sciences Research Foundation

🇺🇸

Culver City, California, United States

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

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New York, New York, United States

Urological Associates of Lancaster

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Integrity Medical Research, LLC

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Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States

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