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Erectile DysfunctionPhase 3NCT00631969

Vardenafil ODT Versus Placebo in Males With Erectile Dysfunction

A Phase 3 study testing Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456) in people with Erectile Dysfunction, run by Bayer at 47 sites in 6 countries.

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Trial 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. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, men only
Conditions the study is for
Erectile Dysfunction
What is being tested?
Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
362 participants
Where
47 sitesin 6 countries
Study dates
Apr 2008to Jan 2009
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

  • 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

Who cannot join

  • 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 surgical prostatectomy for prostate cancer
  • Hereditary degenerative retinal disorders
  • History of loss of vision because of Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), temporary or permanent loss of vision
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  • Presence of penile anatomical abnormalities
  • Subjects who have been confirmed with phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Resting or postural hypotension or hypertension
  • Subjects who are taking nitrates or nitric oxide donors, androgens, anti-androgens, alpha- blockers, medication known to prolong QT interval, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors, itraconazole or ketoconazole, an clarithromycin and erythromycin
  • Use of any treatment for ED within 7 days of Visit 1
  • History of congenital QT prolongation
  • History of syncope within the last 6 months prior to entry into the study

Trial locations and contacts

47 sites in 6 countries.

47 sites in 6 countries

South Africa11 sites
  • Study site

    Cape Town, Western Cape, 7463

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    Cape Town, Western Cape, 7530

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    Centurion, Gauteng, 0140

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    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

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    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4037

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    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4091

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1818

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198

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    Krugersdorp, Gauteng, 1739

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    Pretoria, Gauteng, 0001

  • Study site

    Pretoria, Gauteng, 0083

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Germany10 sites
  • Study site

    Bautzen, Saxony, 02625

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    Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20246

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    Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20354

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    Leipzig, Saxony, 04109

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    Meissen, Saxony, 01662

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    Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, 41063

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    Mülheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45468

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    München, Bavaria, 81925

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    Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, 49076

  • Study site

    Weiden, Bavaria, 92637

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Belgium7 sites
  • Study site

    Antwerp, 2020

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    Bruxelles - Brussel, 1000

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    Bruxelles - Brussel, 1070

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    Bruxelles - Brussel, 1200

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    Genk, 3600

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    Ghent, 9000

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    Liège, 4000

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France7 sites
  • Study site

    Lille, 59000

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    Lyon, 69000

  • Study site

    Lyon, 69437

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    Marseille, 13006

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    Marseille, 13009

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    Mont-de-Marsan, 40000

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    Paris, 75008

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Netherlands6 sites
  • Study site

    Arnhem, 6836 BH

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    Deurne, 5751 XJ

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    Leiden, 2316 ZL

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    Losser, 7581 BV

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    Maastricht, 6212 XN

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    Nijverdal, 7442 LS

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Spain6 sites
  • Study site

    Alicante, Alicante, 03010

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    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08003

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    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08034

  • Study site

    San Cristóbal de La Laguna, La Laguna, 38320

  • Study site

    Valencia, Valencia, 46010

  • Study site

    Vigo, Vigo, 36211

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About this study

Official title: Pivotal Phase III Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of an Orodispersible Tablet Vardenafil Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Men With Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - a Fixed-dose, Double-blind, Randomized Multi-center Trial - POTENT I

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.

Being tested
Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456), Placebo
Keywords
Erectile Dysfunction
Medical subject headings
Erectile Dysfunction

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456)Drug

    Subjects will receive 12 weeks of PRN (on demand) treatment with Vardenafil 10mg orodispersible tablet (ODT)

  • PlaceboDrug

    Subjects will receive 12 weeks of PRN (on demand) treatment with matching placebo tablet

Study groups in NCT00631969
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456)ExperimentalVardenafil 10 mg orodispersible tablet (ODT) taken on demand (PRN), approximately one hour before start of sexual activity, no more than one dose per day.
Receives: Drug: Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456)
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorMatching placebo tablet taken on demand (PRN), approximately one hour before start of sexual activity, no more than one dose per day.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-EF Sub-Score) at 12 Weeks or LOCF

    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').

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks

  2. Change in Percentage From Baseline in Success of Penetration at 12 Weeks

    Sexual encounter profile (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 penetrate the partner.

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

  3. Change From Baseline in Success of Erection Maintenance at 12 Weeks

    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.

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. Percentage of Subjects Achieving "Back to Normal" Erectile Function

    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').

    Measured: up to 12 weeks of treatment

  2. Change in Percentage From Baseline in Ability to Obtain an Erection at 12 Weeks

    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.

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

  3. Change in Percentage From Baseline in Satisfaction With the Hardness of Erection at 12 Weeks

    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.

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

  4. Change in Percentage From Baseline in Overall Satisfaction at 12 Weeks

    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.

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

  5. Change in Percentage From Baseline in Ability to Ejaculate at 12 Weeks

    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.

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks of treatment

  6. Number of Sexual Attempts Till First Successful Attempt

    Measured: up to 12 weeks of treatment

  7. Change From Baseline in Ease With Erection at 12 Weeks or LOCF

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

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks

  8. Change From Baseline in Erectile Function Satisfaction at 12 Weeks or LOCF

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

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks

  9. Change From Baseline in Pleasure of Sexual Activity at 12 Weeks or LOCF

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

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks

  10. Change From Baseline in Satisfaction With Orgasm at 12 Weeks or LOCF

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

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks

  11. Change From Baseline in Confidence for Completion at 12 Weeks or LOCF

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

    Measured: from baseline up to 12 weeks

  12. Satisfaction With Medication at Week 12 or LOCF

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

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  13. Patient Self Reported Improvement of Erectile Function Under Treatment Using a Categorical Rating Scale

    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)

    Measured: up to 12 weeks of treatment

  14. Pharmacokinetics Measured as Area Under Curve (AUC) of Vardenafil in Plasma

    Plasma concentrations after single dose administration of 10 mg Vardenafil ODT followed for up to 24 hours post-dose.

    Measured: Visit 5 after 12 weeks of treatment

  15. Pharmacokinetics Measured as Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Vardenafil in Plasma

    Plasma concentrations after single dose administration of 10 mg Vardenafil ODT followed for up to 24 hours post-dose.

    Measured: Visit 5 after 12 weeks of treatment

  16. Pharmacokinetics Measured as Area Under Curve (AUC) of Metabolite M-1 (BAY44-5576) in Plasma

    Plasma concentrations after single dose administration of 10 mg Vardenafil ODT followed for up to 24 hours post-dose.

    Measured: Visit 5 after 12 weeks of treatment

  17. Pharmacokinetics Measured as Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Metabolite M-1 (BAY44-5576) in Plasma

    Plasma concentrations after single dose administration of 10 mg Vardenafil ODT followed for up to 24 hours post-dose.

    Measured: Visit 5 after 12 weeks of treatment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Mar 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2008
  3. Primary completionJan 2009
  4. Study completionJan 2009

Resources

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
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
362 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00631969
Sponsor's protocol ID
12093
Other IDs
2008-000536-40, 2008
Status last verified
Dec 2014
First submitted
29 Feb 2008
Last updated
30 Dec 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Debruyne FM, Gittelman M, Sperling H, Borner M, Beneke M. Time to onset of action of vardenafil: a retrospective analysis of the pivotal trials for the orodispersible and film-coated tablet formulations. J Sex Med. 2011 Oct;8(10):2912-23. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02462.x. Epub 2011 Aug 30.

    PubMed 21883954
  • Sperling H, Debruyne F, Boermans A, Beneke M, Ulbrich E, Ewald S. The POTENT I randomized trial: efficacy and safety of an orodispersible vardenafil formulation for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. J Sex Med. 2010 Apr;7(4 Pt 1):1497-507. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01806.x. Epub 2010 Mar 3.

    PubMed 20233275
  • Heinig R, Weimann B, Dietrich H, Bottcher MF. Pharmacokinetics of a new orodispersible tablet formulation of vardenafil: results of three clinical trials. Clin Drug Investig. 2011;31(1):27-41. doi: 10.2165/11584950-000000000-00000.

    PubMed 20925442
  • Sperling H, Gittelman M, Norenberg C, Ulbrich E, Ewald S. Efficacy and safety of an orodispersible vardenafil formulation for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in elderly men and those with underlying conditions: an integrated analysis of two pivotal trials. J Sex Med. 2011 Jan;8(1):261-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02005.x. Epub 2010 Aug 30.

    PubMed 20807322

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Vardenafil ODT (STAXYN, BAY38-9456) in people with Erectile Dysfunction, run by Bayer at 47 sites in 6 countries.

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 3 inclusion and 14 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 30 Dec 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 47 sites in South Africa, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands and 1 more country. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Jan 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Change From Baseline in International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-EF Sub-Score) at 12 Weeks or LOCF (time frame: from baseline up to 12 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT00631969, which also lists 4 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 30 Dec 2014.

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