Sexual DysfunctionPhase 3NCT00210613
A Study of Withdrawal Effects With Dapoxetine in the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation
A Phase 3 study testing Dapoxetine in people with Sexual Dysfunction and Ejaculation, run by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C..
Trial summary
The primary purpose of the study is to assess the possible withdrawal effects after abruptly stopping daily therapy with dapoxetine compared with continuing daily therapy in men with premature ejaculation (PE). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexual Dysfunction, Ejaculation
- What is being tested?
- Dapoxetine
- How many people
- 199 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Nov 2004to Aug 2005
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patient is in a stable, monogamous sexual relationship with the same woman for at least 6 months and plans to maintain this relationship for the duration of the study
- diagnosis of premature ejaculation (PE) according to the criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) for at least 6 months before study initiation
- experience PE in the majority of sexual intercourse events
- good general health at study initiation
- patient and partner willing to avoid situations or activities that may have an effect o their sexual activity (for example, avoid pregnancy, refrain from any preplanned surgery)
Who cannot join
- Not taken dapoxetine or participated in another study investigating pharmacologic treatment of PE within the last 3 months
- no history of any medical events such as surgery, injury, infections, or neurological conditions that are associated with the development of PE
- not taken an investigational drug within 1 month, or used an experimental medical device within 6 months, of study initiation
- no positive diagnosis of depressive or anxiety disorder, manic episode, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse and dependence, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorders
- no known allergy or hypersensitivity to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
About this study
Official title: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel Study of the Withdrawal Effects of Chronic Daily and As-Needed Dosing With Dapoxetine in the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation
The primary purpose of the study is to assess the possible withdrawal effects after abruptly stopping daily therapy with dapoxetine compared with continuing daily therapy in men with premature ejaculation (PE).
Read the detailed description
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a form of male sexual dysfunction. A measure of withdrawal effects associated with stopping therapy for PE is the Discontinuation-Emergent Signs and Symptoms (DESS), a series of questions for signs and symptoms experienced by the patient. This study of men with PE is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial consisting of 3 phases: pre-randomization phase (a screening visit and 1-week baseline period); 10-week double-blind treatment phase during which patients receive dapoxetine or placebo; and 2-week follow-up phase. The total duration of the study is approximately 13 weeks. During the double-blind phase patients receive study medication for once daily treatment and for use on as "as-needed" basis prior to sexual activity. After 9 weeks, some patients (half of the active patients) continue treatment with dapoxetine and other (another half of the active patients) are switched to placebo for the last week of therapy, abruptly stopping the study drug. Assessments of effectiveness include the incidence of withdrawal symptoms, assessed by changes in DESS; control over ejaculation, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and severity of symptom impressions, based on questions asked at specified intervals during the study. Safety assessments include the incidence, severity, and type of adverse events throughout the study, as well as laboratory tests and questionnaires to monitor sexual function at specified times during the study.The study hypothesis is that abruptly stopping treatment with dapoxetine in men with PE does not result in an increase in withdrawal symptoms (as assessed by DESS), compared with the men who stay with the treatment. Oral tablets of dapoxetine (60 milligrams) taken once daily and also as needed during 10 weeks of treatment. No more than 1 tablet for daily treatment and 1 as-needed tablet within a 24-hour period.
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction, Ejaculation
- Being tested
- Dapoxetine
- Keywords
- dapoxetine, premature ejaculation, sexual dysfunction, orgasmic disorder, sexual intercourse, ejaculation
- Medical subject headings
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, Premature Ejaculation, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological, Coitus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
DapoxetineDrug
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Incidence of withdrawal symptoms (defined by a checklist of signs and symptoms associated with stopping the therapy) at Weeks 9, 10, and 11 of treatment
Secondary outcomes (1)
Control over ejaculation, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and severity of symptom impressions, based on questions asked at start of study through Week 11; adverse incidence and severity throughout study and follow up (Week 12)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2004
- Study completionAug 2005
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sexual DysfunctionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Enrolment
- 199 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Investigators
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L. C. Clinical Trial, Study director, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00210613
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CR003451
- Status last verified
- Dec 2010
- First submitted
- 13 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2011
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Porst H, McMahon CG, Althof SE, Sharlip I, Bull S, Aquilina JW, Tesfaye F, Rivas DA. Baseline characteristics and treatment outcomes for men with acquired or lifelong premature ejaculation with mild or no erectile dysfunction: integrated analyses of two phase 3 dapoxetine trials. J Sex Med. 2010 Jun;7(6):2231-2242. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01820.x. Epub 2010 Apr 19.
PubMed 20412423McMahon CG, Althof SE, Kaufman JM, Buvat J, Levine SB, Aquilina JW, Tesfaye F, Rothman M, Rivas DA, Porst H. Efficacy and safety of dapoxetine for the treatment of premature ejaculation: integrated analysis of results from five phase 3 trials. J Sex Med. 2011 Feb;8(2):524-39. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02097.x. Epub 2010 Nov 8.
PubMed 21059176
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel Study of the Withdrawal Effects of Chronic Daily and As-Needed Dosing With Dapoxetine in the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00210613
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CR003451
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction, Ejaculation
- Keywords
- dapoxetine, premature ejaculation, sexual dysfunction, orgasmic disorder, sexual intercourse, ejaculation
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 199 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Nov 2004
- Study completion
- Aug 2005 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary purpose of the study is to assess the possible withdrawal effects after abruptly stopping daily therapy with dapoxetine compared with continuing daily therapy in men with premature ejaculation (PE).
Detailed description
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a form of male sexual dysfunction. A measure of withdrawal effects associated with stopping therapy for PE is the Discontinuation-Emergent Signs and Symptoms (DESS), a series of questions for signs and symptoms experienced by the patient. This study of men with PE is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial consisting of 3 phases: pre-randomization phase (a screening visit and 1-week baseline period); 10-week double-blind treatment phase during which patients receive dapoxetine or placebo; and 2-week follow-up phase. The total duration of the study is approximately 13 weeks. During the double-blind phase patients receive study medication for once daily treatment and for use on as "as-needed" basis prior to sexual activity. After 9 weeks, some patients (half of the active patients) continue treatment with dapoxetine and other (another half of the active patients) are switched to placebo for the last week of therapy, abruptly stopping the study drug. Assessments of effectiveness include the incidence of withdrawal symptoms, assessed by changes in DESS; control over ejaculation, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and severity of symptom impressions, based on questions asked at specified intervals during the study. Safety assessments include the incidence, severity, and type of adverse events throughout the study, as well as laboratory tests and questionnaires to monitor sexual function at specified times during the study.The study hypothesis is that abruptly stopping treatment with dapoxetine in men with PE does not result in an increase in withdrawal symptoms (as assessed by DESS), compared with the men who stay with the treatment. Oral tablets of dapoxetine (60 milligrams) taken once daily and also as needed during 10 weeks of treatment. No more than 1 tablet for daily treatment and 1 as-needed tablet within a 24-hour period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patient is in a stable, monogamous sexual relationship with the same woman for at least 6 months and plans to maintain this relationship for the duration of the study
- diagnosis of premature ejaculation (PE) according to the criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) for at least 6 months before study initiation
- experience PE in the majority of sexual intercourse events
- good general health at study initiation
- patient and partner willing to avoid situations or activities that may have an effect o their sexual activity (for example, avoid pregnancy, refrain from any preplanned surgery)
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Not taken dapoxetine or participated in another study investigating pharmacologic treatment of PE within the last 3 months
- no history of any medical events such as surgery, injury, infections, or neurological conditions that are associated with the development of PE
- not taken an investigational drug within 1 month, or used an experimental medical device within 6 months, of study initiation
- no positive diagnosis of depressive or anxiety disorder, manic episode, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse and dependence, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorders
- no known allergy or hypersensitivity to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Dapoxetine | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Incidence of withdrawal symptoms (defined by a checklist of signs and symptoms associated with stopping the therapy) at Weeks 9, 10, and 11 of treatment
1 secondary outcome
Control over ejaculation, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and severity of symptom impressions, based on questions asked at start of study through Week 11; adverse incidence and severity throughout study and follow up (Week 12)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jun 2011.
- Background: PubMed 20412423Porst H, McMahon CG, Althof SE, Sharlip I, Bull S, Aquilina JW, Tesfaye F, Rivas DA. Baseline characteristics and treatment outcomes for men with acquired or lifelong premature ejaculation with mild or no erectile dysfunction: integrated analyses of two phase 3 dapoxetine trials. J Sex Med. 2010 Jun;7(6):2231-2242. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01820.x. Epub 2010 Apr 19.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21059176McMahon CG, Althof SE, Kaufman JM, Buvat J, Levine SB, Aquilina JW, Tesfaye F, Rothman M, Rivas DA, Porst H. Efficacy and safety of dapoxetine for the treatment of premature ejaculation: integrated analysis of results from five phase 3 trials. J Sex Med. 2011 Feb;8(2):524-39. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02097.x. Epub 2010 Nov 8.
- A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel Study of the Withdrawal Effects of Chronic Daily and As-Needed Dosing With Dapoxetine in the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation.Link provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L. C. Clinical Trial study director
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Dapoxetine in people with Sexual Dysfunction and Ejaculation, run by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C..
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jun 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Incidence of withdrawal symptoms (defined by a checklist of signs and symptoms associated with stopping the therapy) at Weeks 9, 10, and 11 of treatment. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00210613, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jun 2011.