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Vardenafil Orodispersible Tablet (ODT) Versus Placebo in Males With Erectile Dysfunction, 50% of Whom Are to be 65 Years or Older.

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Erectile Dysfunction
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00655629
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Brief Summary

This study investigates the safety and efficacy of a new dosage form of Vardenafil, an orodispersible tablet (ODT), and compares it to the safety and efficacy of a placebo (inactive) tablet in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. After a 4-week unmedicated phase, patients will receive Vardenafil ODT or matching placebo for 12 weeks. Safety will be determined by laboratory and other evaluations. Efficacy will be determined by the results of different questionnaires and the patient diary that will be used.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
339
Inclusion Criteria
  • Males 18 years-of-age or older.
  • Stable, heterosexual relationship for at least 6 months.
  • A history of erectile dysfunction (ED) for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any underlying cardiovascular condition, including unstable angina pectoris
  • History of myocardial infarction, stroke or life-threatening arrhythmia within 6 months prior to visit 1
  • Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation / flutter at screening
  • History of congenital QT prolongation
  • History of surgical prostatectomy due to prostate cancer
  • Hereditary degenerative retinal disorders
  • History of loss of vision because of NAION (Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), temporary or permanent loss of vision
  • Presence of penile anatomical abnormalities
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Resting or postural hypotension or hypertension
  • Subjects who are taking nitrates or nitric oxide donors, androgens, anti-androgens, alpha-blockers, HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) protease inhibitors, itraconazole or ketoconazole, and clarithromycin and erythromycin.
  • Subjects taking medication known to prolong QT interval, such as Type Ia and Type 3 anti-arrhythmics.
  • Subjects who have been confirmed with phenylketonuria (PKU).
  • Use of any treatment for ED within 7 days of Visit 1.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboMatching placebo tablet taken on demand (PRN), approximately one hour before start of sexual activity, no more than one dose per day.
Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456)Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456)Vardenafil 10 mg orodispersible tablet (ODT) taken on demand (PRN), approximately one hour before start of sexual activity, no more than one dose per day.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-EF Sub-Score) at 12 Weeks or Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)from baseline up to 12 weeks

The primary variable was the treatment group difference from baseline to Week 12 or LOCF of the least square mean difference in the IIEF-EF domain score (Range: 1-30 ordinal. Directionality: severity of erectile dysfunction: \<=10 'severe'; 11-16 'moderate'; 17-21 'mild to moderate'; 22-25 'mild'; \>25 'no ED'.)

Change From Baseline in Success of Erection Maintenance at 12 Weeksfrom baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

SEP items success rates are the percentage of all valid and successful intercourse attempts (items answered 'yes') in relation to all valid attempts. Here the SEP item refers to the ability to maintain an erection after penetration.

Change in Percentage From Baseline in Success of Penetration (SEP2) at 12 Weeksfrom baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

SEP (Sexual Encounter Profile) items success rates are the percentage of all valid and successful intercourse attempts (items answered 'yes') in relation to all valid attempts. Here the SEP item refers to the ability to penetrate the partner.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Percentage From Baseline in Ability to Obtain an Erection at 12 Weeksfrom baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

SEP items success rates are the percentage of all valid and successful intercourse attempts (items answered 'yes') in relation to all valid attempts. Here the SEP item refers to the ability to obtain successful erections.

Change in Percentage From Baseline in Satisfaction With the Hardness of Erection at 12 Weeksfrom baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

SEP items success rates are the percentage of all valid and successful intercourse attempts (items answered 'yes') in relation to all valid attempts. Here the SEP item refers to the ability to get satisfactory hardness of erections.

Percentage of Subjects Achieving "Back to Normal" Erectile Functionup to 12 weeks of treatment

Responders: percentage of subjects achieving an IIEF-EF score \> 25. The primary variable was the treatment group difference from baseline to Week 12 or Last observation carried forward (LOCF) of the least square mean difference in the IIEF-EF domain score (1-30 ordinal points, specifying the severity of erectile dysfunction: \<=10 'severe'; 11-16 'moderate'; 17-21 'mild to moderate'; 22-25 'mild'; \>25 'no ED').

Change in Percentage From Baseline in Overall Satisfaction at 12 Weeksfrom baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

SEP items success rates are the percentage of all valid and successful intercourse attempts (items answered 'yes') in relation to all valid attempts. Here the SEP item refers to overall satisfactory attempts.

Number of Sexual Attempts Till First Successful Attemptup to 12 weeks of treatment
Change in Percentage From Baseline in Ability to Ejaculate at 12 Weeksfrom baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

SEP items success rates are the percentage of all valid and successful intercourse attempts (items answered 'yes') in relation to all valid attempts. Here the SEP item refers to the ability to have successful ejaculations.

Change From Baseline in Erectile Function Satisfaction at 12 Weeks or LOCFfrom baseline up to 12 weeks

Treatment group difference in points on the Treatment Satisfaction Scale (TSS: 0-100 normalized, ordinal; Directionality: Higher scores indicate greater levels of (i) ease with erection, (ii) erectile functioning satisfaction, (iii) pleasure of sexual activity, (iv) satisfaction with orgasm, (v) confidence for completion, and (vi) satisfaction with medication.) domain "Erectile function satisfaction" from baseline to Week 12 or LOCF expressed as the least square mean difference

Change From Baseline in Satisfaction With Orgasm at 12 Weeks or LOCFfrom baseline up to 12 weeks

Treatment group difference in points on the Treatment Satisfaction Scale (TSS: 0-100 normalized, ordinal; Directionality: Higher scores indicate greater levels of (i) ease with erection, (ii) erectile functioning satisfaction, (iii) pleasure of sexual activity, (iv) satisfaction with orgasm, (v) confidence for completion, and (vi) satisfaction with medication.) domain "Satisfaction with orgasm" from baseline to Week 12 or LOCF expressed as the least square mean difference

Change From Baseline in Ease With Erection at 12 Weeks or LOCFfrom baseline up to 12 weeks

Treatment group difference in points on the Treatment Satisfaction Scale (TSS: 0-100 normalized, ordinal; Directionality: Higher scores indicate greater levels of (i) ease with erection, (ii) erectile functioning satisfaction, (iii) pleasure of sexual activity, (iv) satisfaction with orgasm, (v) confidence for completion, and (vi) satisfaction with medication.) domain "Ease with Erection" from baseline to Week 12 or LOCF expressed as the least square mean difference.

Change From Baseline in Confidence for Completion at 12 Weeks or LOCFfrom baseline up to 12 weeks

Treatment group difference in points on the Treatment Satisfaction Scale (TSS: 0-100 normalized, ordinal; Directionality: Higher scores indicate greater levels of (i) ease with erection, (ii) erectile functioning satisfaction, (iii) pleasure of sexual activity, (iv) satisfaction with orgasm, (v) confidence for completion, and (vi) satisfaction with medication.) domain "Confidence for completion" from baseline to Week 12 or LOCF expressed as the least square mean difference

Patient Self Reported Improvement of Erectile Function Under Treatment Using a Categorical Rating Scaleup to 12 weeks of treatment

Categorical Rating Scale is a binary rating scale with 2 response options which is 'yes/no'; percentage of participants with positive answers to the Global Assessment Question. Global Assessment Question (GAQ): 'Has the treatment you have been taking over the past for weeks improved your erection?' (yes/no)

Change From Baseline in Pleasure of Sexual Activity at 12 Weeks or LOCFfrom baseline up to 12 weeks

Treatment group difference in points on the Treatment Satisfaction Scale (TSS: 0-100 normalized, ordinal; Directionality: Higher scores indicate greater levels of (i) ease with erection, (ii) erectile functioning satisfaction, (iii) pleasure of sexual activity, (iv) satisfaction with orgasm, (v) confidence for completion, and (vi) satisfaction with medication.) domain "Pleasure of sexual activity" from baseline to Week 12 or LOCF expressed as the least square mean difference

Satisfaction With Medication at Week 12 or LOCFup to 12 weeks

Treatment group difference in points on the Treatment Satisfaction Scale (TSS: 0-100 normalized, ordinal; Directionality: Higher scores indicate greater levels of (i) ease with erection, (ii) erectile functioning satisfaction, (iii) pleasure of sexual activity, (iv) satisfaction with orgasm, (v) confidence for completion, and (vi) satisfaction with medication.) domain "Satisfaction with medication" at LOCF expressed as the least square mean difference

Trial Locations

Locations (40)

Berry Road Medical Centre

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St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia

Synergy Clinical Research Center

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National City, California, United States

Sydney Men's Health

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Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia

East Valley Family Physicians, PLC

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

Jacksonville Impotence Treatment Center

🇺🇸

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

St.Joseph's Health Care-London

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London, Ontario, Canada

Cabrini Medical Centre

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Male Health Centres

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Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Asociación Mexicana para la Salud Sexual A. C.

🇲🇽

México D. F., Mexico

Hospital Santa Fé

🇲🇽

México, D. F., Mexico

Clinique d'Urologie du Saguenay

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Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada

Urology South Shore Research

🇨🇦

Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada

Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital

🇨🇦

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Centre de Recherche en Sante Sexuelle du Quebec

🇨🇦

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Hospital Dalinde

🇲🇽

México, D. F., Distrito Federal, Mexico

Consultorio Dr. Rodríguez Rivera

🇲🇽

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Family Medical Associates

🇺🇸

Levittown, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Sinai Medical Center

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Pearl Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

Office of Dr. Roger Fincher, MD

🇺🇸

Spokane, Washington, United States

Mesa Family Medical Center

🇺🇸

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Desert Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Fiel Family & Sports Medicine, PC

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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Irvine Center for Clinical Research

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Irvine, California, United States

San Diego Uro-Research

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San Diego, California, United States

San Diego Clinical Trials

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San Diego, California, United States

South Florida Medical Research

🇺🇸

Aventura, Florida, United States

University Clinical Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States

Office of Dr. Bruce Gilbert, MD

🇺🇸

Great Neck, New York, United States

The Urology Group

🇺🇸

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Columbus Urology Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Columbus, Ohio, United States

South Terrace Urology

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Office of Dr. Rajiv Singal, MD

🇨🇦

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

🇨🇦

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre

🇦🇺

Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia

Perth Human Sexuality Centre

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Arizona Research Center, Inc.

🇺🇸

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Tatum Highlands Medical Associates, PLLC

🇺🇸

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Tulane Medical Center

🇺🇸

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Centro Médico de las Américas

🇲🇽

Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

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