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Type 2 Diabetic PatientsNCT01049750

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetic Patients and Erectile Dysfunction, run by University of Pavia at 1 site in Italy.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The investigators evaluated 250 male, type 2 diabetic patients, aged 18-80 years. They will undergo IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function), SAS of Zung (self-rating anxiety state)and SDS of Zung (self-rating depression scale)questionnaires. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years, men only
What is being tested?
type 2 diabetic patients
How many people
220 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
Jun 2009to Jul 2014
Phase
Observational
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 to 80 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: males with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Who may be able to join

  • type 2 diabetes mellitus

Who cannot join

  • type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • < 18 years old
  • anatomic abnormalities of the penis
  • patients taking erectile dysfunction therapy at the moment of the enrollment

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Italy1 site
  • IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

    Pavia, 27100

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About this study

The investigators evaluated 250 male, type 2 diabetic patients, aged 18-80 years. They will undergo IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function), SAS of Zung (self-rating anxiety state)and SDS of Zung (self-rating depression scale)questionnaires. The investigators will evaluate anthropometric and biochemical parameters, dysautonomic function index, IMT (Intima Media Thickness) index, and fundus oculi examen. Furthermore, the investigators will perform MNSI (Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument) and NDS (Neuropathy Disability Score)questionnaires.

Being tested
type 2 diabetic patients
Keywords
type 2 diabetes mellitus, male, erectile dysfunction
Medical subject headings
Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What participants receive

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

  • type 2 diabetic patientsOther

    males; type 2 diabetic patients

Study groups in NCT01049750
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
type 2 diabetic patientsmales; type 2 diabetic patients
Receives: Other: type 2 diabetic patients

What is being measured

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

  1. Prevalence of erectile dysfunction

    Measured: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months

  2. Description of erectile disfunction markers

    Measured: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months

  3. Evaluation of diabetic neuropathy in patients with erectile dysfunction

    Measured: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Metalloproteinases 2 and 9

    Measured: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months

  2. Insulin-sensitivity index (HOMA index)

    Measured: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months

  3. Glycemic control

    Measured: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted14 Jan 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2009
  3. Primary completionJul 2014
  4. Study completionJul 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
220 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01049750
Sponsor's protocol ID
20090001127
Other IDs
P-20090002836
Status last verified
Mar 2015
First submitted
11 Jan 2010
Last updated
17 Mar 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Derosa G, Tinelli C, D'Angelo A, Ferrara G, Bonaventura A, Bianchi L, Romano D, Fogari E, Maffioli P. Glyco-metabolic profile among type 2 diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction. Endocr J. 2012;59(7):611-9. doi: 10.1507/endocrj.ej12-0117. Epub 2012 May 26.

    PubMed 22572549
  • Derosa G, Romano D, Tinelli C, D'Angelo A, Maffioli P. Prevalence and associations of erectile dysfunction in a sample of Italian males with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2015 May;108(2):329-35. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2015.01.037. Epub 2015 Feb 7.

    PubMed 25747572

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetic Patients and Erectile Dysfunction, run by University of Pavia at 1 site in Italy.

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 1 inclusion and 4 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 17 Mar 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Italy. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

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?

Prevalence of erectile dysfunction (time frame: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months). 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 NCT01049750, 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 17 Mar 2015.

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