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ANDRO 2002: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or Testosterone Versus Placebo in Men With Sexual Dysfunction

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Erectile Dysfunction
Registration Number
NCT00202163
Lead Sponsor
Queen's University
Brief Summary

Androgen deficiency in the aging male is poorly understood. The objective of this study will be to determine the role of testosterone and DHEA in enhancing sexual interest and sexual performance.

Detailed Description

120 men with a diagnosis of Erectile dysfunction (ED) will be randomized to one of three arms in the study, DHEA (50 mg), testosterone \[T\] (80 mg) or placebo. Patients will be evaluated after starting blinded medication at 30 day intervals for a total of 90 days. Response will be evaluated with blood parameters, physical examination including rectal examination, validated questionnaires and global assessment scales.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior use of DHEA or T

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient satisfaction
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Responder rates based upon questionnaires

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centre for Advanced Urological Research

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Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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