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A Study to Monitor Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Hypogonadal Men Treated With Nasal Testosterone Gel

Phase 4
Conditions
Hypogonadism
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04976595
Lead Sponsor
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the change in 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) between baseline (Day 0) and Day 120 following 4 months of testosterone therapy with Natesto.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
218
Inclusion Criteria
  • Voluntarily sign and date the study consent form(s) which have been approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Written consent must be obtained prior to the initiation of any study procedures.
  • Male between 18 and 80 years of age, inclusive, with documented onset of hypogonadism prior to age 65.
  • Serum total testosterone < 300 ng/dL based on 2 consecutive blood samples obtained no greater than 1-4 weeks apart between 6 and 10 AM following an appropriate washout of current androgen replacement therapy if not testosterone naive. Historical values from the past 6 months may be used.
  • Testosterone Therapy naive, OR off any testosterone therapy for at least 4 months OR agree to a 4-month washout of current testosterone therapy prior to entry at Visit 1.
  • Average office blood pressure measurement <140 millimetre of mercury (mmHg) SBP -AND- <90 mmHg DBP.
  • If the participant is on an antihypertensive regimen, he has been on it for at least 4 weeks.
  • Judged to be in good general health as determined by the principal investigator based upon the results of a medical history, physical examination, vital signs, laboratory profile and a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of significant sensitivity or allergy to androgens, castor oil or product excipients.

  • Clinically significant findings in the pre-study examinations including abnormal breast examination requiring follow-up, an abnormal ECG.

  • Abnormal prostate digital rectal examination (DRE) with palpable nodule(s) or International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS) score > 19 points.

  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m^2.

  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory value, in the opinion of the investigator, in serum chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis including but not limited to:

    • Prostate specific antigen (PSA) > 4 ng/mL
    • Hematocrit < 35% or > 50%
    • Baseline hemoglobin > 16 g/dL
    • Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) > 9.0%
    • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <45
  • History of seizures or convulsions, including febrile, alcohol or drug withdrawal seizures.

  • History of any clinically significant illness, infection, or surgical procedure within 4 weeks prior to study drug administration except for diabetes, or renal disease.

  • History of stroke or myocardial infarction within the past 5 years.

  • History of, or current or suspected, prostate or breast cancer.

  • History of diagnosed, severe, untreated, obstructive sleep apnea.

  • History of abuse of alcohol or any drug substance in the opinion of the investigator within the previous 2 years.

  • Currently using tobacco, e-cigarettes or other nicotine containing products.

  • History of nasal disorders such as nasal surgery; nasal trauma resulting in nasal fracture within the previous 6 months or nasal fracture that caused a deviated anterior nasal septum; or sinus surgery or sinus disease.

  • Receipt of any investigational product within 4 weeks of study start.

  • Inability to understand and provide written informed consent for the study.

  • Considered by the investigator or the sponsor-designated physician, for any reason, as an unsuitable candidate to receive Natesto.

  • Participants working night-shifts.

  • Participants performing strenuous manual labor while wearing the ABPM monitor.

  • Participants with chronic atrial fibrillation (interferes with the ability to obtain precise ambulatory recordings).

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
NatestoNatestoParticipants will administer Natesto, gel, intranasally, three times daily up to Day 120. A multiple-dose dispenser will be used for gel deposition into the nasal cavity.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) At Day 120Baseline (Day 0) and Day 120

The change from baseline (Day 0) in 24-hour SBP after 120 days of Natesto treatment will be assessed.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Average Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)Baseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Average Pulse PressureBaseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Average Heart RateBaseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in Hourly Average Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)Baseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in Hourly Average Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)Baseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in Hourly Average Pulse PressureBaseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in Hourly Average Heart RateBaseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in Hourly Average Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)Baseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Percentage of Participants With New Anti-hypertensive MedicationsBaseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Percentage of Participants With Dose Increases in Anti-hypertensive MedicationsBaseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Average Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)Baseline (Day 0) up to Day 120
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Average Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)Baseline (Day 0) up to Day 120

Trial Locations

Locations (30)

Eclipse Clinical Research

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Preferred Research Partners

🇺🇸

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

NYU Langone Health

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Advanced Biomedical Research of America

🇺🇸

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Tandem Clinical Research GI, LLC

🇺🇸

Marrero, Louisiana, United States

Premier Urology Group

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Edison, New Jersey, United States

Baylor College of Medicine

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Houston, Texas, United States

Alabama Clinical Therapeutics

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Florida Healthcare Associates

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Boynton Beach, Florida, United States

Lynn Institute of the Rockies

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Urology of Indiana

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

North Austin Urology

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Austin, Texas, United States

Urology Center of Florida

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Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

AccuMed Research Associates

🇺🇸

Garden City, New York, United States

Precision Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Sunrise, Florida, United States

Prime Revival Research Institute

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Flower Mound, Texas, United States

Investigative Clinical Research of Indiana

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Elwood, Indiana, United States

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Buffalo

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Williamsville, New York, United States

Coastal Carolina Research Center

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North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Crossroads Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Victoria, Texas, United States

ProHEALTH Care Associates

🇺🇸

Garden City, New York, United States

University of Miami

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

New Horizon Research Center

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Lynn Health Science Institute

🇺🇸

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Valley Clinical Trials

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Northridge, California, United States

NanoHealth Associates

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Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Coastal Bend Clinical Research

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Horizon Clinical Research Associates

🇺🇸

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Excel Medical Clinical Trials

🇺🇸

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Warren Alpert School of Medicine Brown University

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Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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