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Healthy ParticipantsPhase 1NCT01725451

A Study of Effect of Deodorant and Axillary Hair on Testosterone Absorption in Healthy Participants

A Phase 1 study testing Testosterone, Deodorant Spray and Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Spray in people with Healthy Participants, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

This study will evaluate the effect of deodorant and antiperspirant use and the presence of underarm hair on the absorption of testosterone. Each participant in this study will receive 6 single doses of 30 milligrams (mg) testosterone applied as a solution to each underarm. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 years and older, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Participants
What is being tested?
Testosterone, Deodorant Spray and Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Spray
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2012to Jan 2013
Phase
Phase 1
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 50 years and older
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Are overtly healthy males, as determined by medical history and physical examination
  • Agree to use a reliable method of birth control (for example, condom or vasectomy) during the study and for 1 month following the last dose of testosterone
  • Have a total testosterone level <400 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) based on local laboratory result
  • Have a hemoglobin ≥12 grams per deciliter (g/dL) at screening and, if the participant takes a break from the study, at the re-test
  • Weigh at least 60 kilograms (kg)
  • Have venous access sufficient to allow for blood sampling
  • Are reliable and willing to make themselves available for the duration of the study and are willing to follow study procedures
  • Have given written informed consent approved by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and the ethical review board (ERB) governing the site

Who cannot join

  • Use any topical testosterone replacement therapy within the 2 weeks prior to randomization through the last dosing period, except for use of testosterone solution as directed by study procedures
  • Use parenteral testosterone replacement (testosterone enanthanate, testosterone cypionate) within the 30 days prior to screening. Use long-acting intramuscular testosterone undecanoate 6 months prior to screening, or use of testosterone pellets 12 months prior to screening
  • Have a body mass index >35 kilograms per square meter (kg/m^2)
  • Have a significant history of allergy and/or sensitivity to the drug products or excipients, including any history of sensitivity to testosterone
  • Currently use any medications, herbal, and/or nutritional supplements that can interfere with testosterone
  • Have a dermatologic condition in the underarm area that might interfere with testosterone absorption (for example, eczema) or be exacerbated by topical testosterone replacement therapy
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  • Have a history or presence of/significant history of or current cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, endocrine, hematological, or neurological disorders constituting a risk when taking the study medication of that could interfere with the interpretation of the data
  • Have had lymphoma, leukemia, or any malignancy within the past 5 years except for basal cell or squamous epithelial carcinomas of the skin that have been resected with no evidence of metastatic disease for 3 years
  • Have an abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test result
  • Have known allergies to testosterone solution, related compounds or any components of the formulation, or history of significant atopy
  • Have an abnormality in the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) that, in the opinion of the investigator, increases the risks associated with participating in the study
  • Have an abnormal blood pressure as determined by the investigator
  • Regularly use known drugs of abuse and/or show positive findings on urinary drug screening
  • Show evidence of hepatitis B and/or positive hepatitis B surface antigen
  • Show evidence of hepatitis C and/or positive hepatitis C antibody
  • Show evidence of human immunodeficiency (HIV) infection and/or positive human HIV antibodies
  • Are participants who have previously completed or withdrawn from this study or any other study investigating testosterone
  • Are currently enrolled in, or discontinued within the last 30 days from, a clinical trial involving an investigational product or nonapproved use of a drug or device (other than the investigational product used in this study), or are concurrently enrolled in any other type of medical research judged not to be scientifically or medically compatible with this study
  • In the opinion of the investigator or sponsor, are unsuitable for inclusion in the study
  • Have shaved the axillae within 3 months of screening

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

    Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117

  • For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

    Evansville, Indiana, 47710

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About this study

Official title: Effects of Deodorant and Antiperspirant Use and the Presence of Axillary Hair on the Absorption of Testosterone Applied as Testosterone 2% Solution

This study will evaluate the effect of deodorant and antiperspirant use and the presence of underarm hair on the absorption of testosterone. Each participant in this study will receive 6 single doses of 30 milligrams (mg) testosterone applied as a solution to each underarm. There is a minimum one day washout period between each dose. This study will last approximately 24 days not including screening. Screening is required within 30 days prior to the start of the study.

Being tested
Testosterone, Deodorant Spray, Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Spray, Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Stick

What participants receive

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

  • TestosteroneDrug

    Also called Axiron, LY900011

    Administered topically to axillae

  • Deodorant SprayOther

    Administered topically to axillae

  • Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination SprayOther

    Administered topically to axillae

  • Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination StickOther

    Administered topically to axillae

Study groups in NCT01725451
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Testosterone UnshavedExperimentalNo deodorant or antiperspirant: Single 30 mg dose of testosterone applied topically to each unshaved axilla in 1 of 6 treatment periods.
Receives: Drug: Testosterone
Testosterone Unshaved + Deodorant SprayExperimentalDeodorant spray applied to unshaved axillae. At least 2 minutes wait time. Then, single 30 mg dose of testosterone applied topically to each axilla in 1 of 6 treatment periods.
Receives: Drug: Testosterone; Other: Deodorant Spray
Testosterone Unshaved + Deodorant Antiperspirant SprayExperimentalDeodorant antiperspirant combination spray applied to unshaved axillae. At least 2 minutes wait time. Then, single 30 mg dose of testosterone applied topically to each axilla in 1 of 6 treatment periods.
Receives: Drug: Testosterone; Other: Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Spray
Testosterone Unshaved + Deodorant Antiperspirant StickExperimentalDeodorant antiperspirant combination stick applied to unshaved axillae. At least 2 minutes wait time. Then, single 30 mg dose of testosterone applied topically to each axilla in 1 of 6 treatment periods.
Receives: Drug: Testosterone; Other: Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Stick
Testosterone ShavedExperimentalNo deodorant or antiperspirant: Single 30 mg dose of testosterone applied topically to each shaved axilla in 1 of 6 treatment periods.
Receives: Drug: Testosterone
Testosterone Shaved + Deodorant Antiperspirant SprayExperimentalDeodorant antiperspirant combination spray applied to shaved axillae. At least 2 minutes wait time. Then, single 30 mg dose of testosterone applied topically to each axilla in 1 of 6 treatment periods.
Receives: Drug: Testosterone; Other: Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Spray

What is being measured

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

  1. Pharmacokinetics: Area Under the Concentration Curve (AUC) of Testosterone

    The AUC from time 0 to 72 hours [AUC (0-72)] postdose, based on baseline-corrected concentrations. Baseline-corrected AUC (0-72) was calculated using the measured concentrations of total testosterone minus mean baseline testosterone concentration. Baseline testosterone concentration was the arithmetic mean of 3 predose concentrations.

    Measured: Pre-dose [60 to 45 minutes (min), 30 to 15 min, 5 minutes prior to each dose], 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours after administration of study drug

  2. Pharmacokinetics: Maximum Drug Concentration (Cmax) of Testosterone

    The Cmax from time 0 to 72 hours postdose, based on baseline-corrected concentrations. Baseline-corrected Cmax was calculated using the measured concentrations of total testosterone minus mean baseline testosterone concentration. Baseline testosterone concentration was the arithmetic mean of 3 predose concentrations.

    Measured: Pre-dose [60 to 45 minutes (min), 30 to 15 min, 5 minutes prior to each dose], 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours after administration of study drug

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Nov 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2012
  3. Primary completionJan 2013
  4. Study completionJan 2013

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 1
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01725451
Sponsor's protocol ID
15083
Other IDs
I5E-MC-TSBD
Status last verified
Oct 2014
First submitted
8 Nov 2012
Last updated
16 Oct 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Small DS, Ni X, Polzer P, Vart R, Satonin DK, Mitchell MI. Effect of deodorant and antiperspirant use and presence or absence of axillary hair on absorption of testosterone 2% solution applied to men's axillae. J Sex Med. 2014 Nov;11(11):2809-17. doi: 10.1111/jsm.12658. Epub 2014 Aug 14.

    PubMed 25123988

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Testosterone, Deodorant Spray and Deodorant and Antiperspirant Combination Spray in people with Healthy Participants, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 2 sites in United States.

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 8 inclusion and 20 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 16 Oct 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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 3 Mar 2014). 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?

Pharmacokinetics: Area Under the Concentration Curve (AUC) of Testosterone (time frame: Pre-dose [60 to 45 minutes (min), 30 to 15 min, 5 minutes prior to each dose], 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours after administration of study drug). The study lists 2 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 NCT01725451, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 16 Oct 2014.

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