Phase 3
N=34
Time to Eugonadal Range, Time to Steady State and Drying Time
Male Hypogonadism
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01228071 ↗Enrolled (actual)
34
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2013
Primary outcome: Primary: Time to Target Eugonadal Range — 2.85 hours
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Interventions
- testosterone gel 2% (Drug)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- Male
- Sponsor
- Endo Pharmaceuticals
- Primary completion
- May 2011
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Time to Target Eugonadal Range |
2.85 | — |
| PRIMARY Time to Steady State (SS) |
1.13 | — |
| PRIMARY Gel Drying Time |
2.4 | — |
Summary
This is a multicenter, open-label, single arm trial to evaluate the time to eugonadal testosterone range after initial testosterone gel 2% application, time to steady state after after initiation of testosterone gel 2%, and drying time after application of testosterone gel 2%.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Men aged 18 to 65 years.
- Have a diagnosis of primary or secondary hypogonadism with a:
- Single morning serum total testosterone concentration 2.5 × ULN (upper limit of normal).
- Clinically significant, abnormal, baseline laboratory result(s), which in the opinion of the Investigator affect(s) the subject's suitability for the trial.
- History of, or any existing, clinically significant cardiac disease (New York Heart Association [NYHA] Class III and IV).
- Clinically significant electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities such as QTcB or QTcF ≥450 msec; or QTc ≥480 msec in subjects with bundle branch block.
- Prostate specific antigen (PSA) level >4 ng/mL.
- An abnormality on digital rectal examination deemed to be suspicious or worrisome for cancer, such as a nodule or asymmetric induration.
- Severe symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia or International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) >19 (at screening).
- Sleep apnea which is untreated, or subjects with sleep apnea which is treated (including c-PAP treatment) but in the opinion of the investigator has been clinically unstable during the 3 months prior to screening.
- Current eczema, psoriasis, sunburn, or any other clinically significant skin condition at the application site.
- Current abrasions at site of application.
- Malignancy (or suspected malignancy) of any type except a basal cell carcinoma. Subjects with a history of malignancy must have a disease free status ≥5 years prior to starting study treatment. Subjects who have had prostate or breast cancer are not permitted to participate in the study.
- Known to be sensitive and/or has had an adverse skin reaction to testosterone hormone replacement therapy or topical products containing alcohol.
- Actively or potentially trying to start a family or requiring fertility treatment or with a spouse/partner who is pregnant.
- Participated in any experimental drug or device study within 30 days prior to starting study treatment.
- History of alcohol or substance abuse within the last year.
- Taking opioids for any reason within 3 days of screening
- Receiving the following medications:
- Androgen treatments.
- Androgen antagonists.
- Application of any lotions, ointments, or steroids to the application site.
- 5alpha-reductase inhibitors (eg, finasteride, dutasteride).
- Any subjects receiving testosterone hormone replacement treatments must abide by the indicated washout period prior to screening total serum testosterone measurement
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01228071). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.