PriapismEarly Phase 1NCT01940718
Androgen Regulation of Priapism in Sickle Cell Disease
A Early Phase 1 study testing Transdermal Androgel in people with Priapism and Sickle Cell Disease, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
It is believed that when androgen (testosterone) levels are below normal there is a disturbance of normal bodily functioning that is associated with priapism in some men. Conversely, it is believed that testosterone replacement will improve the condition of priapism when the testosterone levels are brought to normal. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Priapism, Sickle Cell Disease, Hypogonadism
- What is being tested?
- Transdermal Androgel
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Mar 2014to Jan 2016
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- 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 50 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Ages 18-50
- History of SCD
- Episodes of prolonged penile erection in the absence of sexual interest or desire, with an average frequency of at least twice weekly, when averaged over the previous four weeks
- serum testosterone level below 550 ng/dl
- Ability to provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- Alcohol use exceeding two standard drinks daily
- Prostate conditions including prostate specific antigen (PSA) elevation (>2.5 ng/ml)
- Known sleep apnea
- Known cirrhosis
- Enlarged and painful male breasts
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287
About this study
It is believed that when androgen (testosterone) levels are below normal there is a disturbance of normal bodily functioning that is associated with priapism in some men. Conversely, it is believed that testosterone replacement will improve the condition of priapism when the testosterone levels are brought to normal. In turn, this will also improve psychological well being in men with sickle cell disease (SCD).
Read the detailed description
The central hypothesis of this proposal is that a decline in androgen levels results in decreased action and contributes to the molecular derangements associated with priapism. Optimizing androgen status may promote regulatory molecular mechanisms that protect against priapism. This clinical trial will investigate the potential benefit of precise testosterone replacement for ameliorating priapism and improving psychological well-being in hypogonadal men with SCD.
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of testosterone replacement therapy on the frequency of recurrent priapism in patients with SCD. The sub-hypothesis that testosterone (T) replacement to achieve serum T concentrations at a target range reduces recurrent priapism will be tested. This aim will involve subjective and objective assessments of priapism occurrences and erectile ability including priapism inventory instruments, standardized questionnaires of erectile function (EF) and quality of life, and Rigiscan™ erection monitoring in a 3.5-month pilot investigation.
- Conditions
- Priapism, Sickle Cell Disease, Hypogonadism
- Being tested
- Transdermal Androgel
- Keywords
- Priapism, Sickle cell disease, Testosterone, Androgen deficiency
- Medical subject headings
- Priapism, Anemia, Sickle Cell, Hypogonadism
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Transdermal AndrogelDrug
Also called Androgel 1.62%
T dosing will be initiated at the lowest possible level (20.25 mg testosterone = 1 pump actuation) which is expected to increase average serum T concentrations no higher than the mid-normal range (500-800 ng/dl), with respect to expected baseline measurements in our population (~300-500 ng/dl).The T dose will be adjusted two weeks after initiation of treatment based on the measurement of serum T levels. Dosing adjustments can be made at 20.25 mg testosterone increments. The medication will be taken transdermally once daily for 3.5 months.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Transdermal Testosterone | Experimental | Transdermal Androgel 1.62% (20.25 mg testosterone = 1 pump actuations) to be applied once daily for 3.5 months. Initial dose will be at lowest level, 20.25 mg testosterone with dosing adjustments given in 20.25 mg testosterone increments. Receives: Drug: Transdermal Androgel |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
change in frequency of priapism episodes
A "Priapism sexual activity log" will be administered to participants. In the log, participants will be asked to quantify the number of priapic episodes they have experienced in the previous 2 weeks according to the following scale/tiers: 0 = no episodes, 1 = 1-2 episodes, 2 = 3-4 episodes, 3 = 5-8 episodes and 6 = greater than 20 episodes.
Measured: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
change in quality of life
The RAND 12 questionnaire will be administered. This is a validated questionnaire evaluating the patient's perception of their overall health.
Measured: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
change in quality of erections
The RigiScan will be used. This is an external instrument to measure penile tumescence and rigidity
Measured: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
change in EF
The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) will be administered. This is a 15 item questionnaire . The questionnaire measures Erectile Function (scored from 0-30), Intercourse satisfaction (0-15), orgasmic function (0-10), Sexual Desire (2-10) and Overall satisfaction (2-10).
Measured: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Sep 2013 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2014
- Primary completionJan 2016
- Study completionJan 2016
Why it stopped: Funding could not be secured
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PriapismStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Early Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Arthur L Burnett, MD, MBA, Principal investigator, Johns Hopkins University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01940718
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NA_00076088
- Status last verified
- Jan 2017
- First submitted
- 9 Sep 2013
- Last updated
- 19 Jan 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jan 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Androgen Regulation of Priapism in Sickle Cell Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01940718
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NA_00076088
- Conditions
- Priapism, Sickle Cell Disease, Hypogonadism
- Keywords
- Priapism, Sickle cell disease, Testosterone, Androgen deficiency
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: Funding could not be secured
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Johns Hopkins UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2014
- Primary completion
- Jan 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Sep 2013 (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.
It is believed that when androgen (testosterone) levels are below normal there is a disturbance of normal bodily functioning that is associated with priapism in some men. Conversely, it is believed that testosterone replacement will improve the condition of priapism when the testosterone levels are brought to normal. In turn, this will also improve psychological well being in men with sickle cell disease (SCD).
Detailed description
The central hypothesis of this proposal is that a decline in androgen levels results in decreased action and contributes to the molecular derangements associated with priapism. Optimizing androgen status may promote regulatory molecular mechanisms that protect against priapism. This clinical trial will investigate the potential benefit of precise testosterone replacement for ameliorating priapism and improving psychological well-being in hypogonadal men with SCD.
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of testosterone replacement therapy on the frequency of recurrent priapism in patients with SCD. The sub-hypothesis that testosterone (T) replacement to achieve serum T concentrations at a target range reduces recurrent priapism will be tested. This aim will involve subjective and objective assessments of priapism occurrences and erectile ability including priapism inventory instruments, standardized questionnaires of erectile function (EF) and quality of life, and Rigiscan™ erection monitoring in a 3.5-month pilot investigation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Transdermal Testosterone | Experimental | Drug: Transdermal AndrogelTransdermal Androgel 1.62% (20.25 mg testosterone = 1 pump actuations) to be applied once daily for 3.5 months. Initial dose will be at lowest level, 20.25 mg testosterone with dosing adjustments given in 20.25 mg testosterone increments. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Ages 18-50
- History of SCD
- Episodes of prolonged penile erection in the absence of sexual interest or desire, with an average frequency of at least twice weekly, when averaged over the previous four weeks
- serum testosterone level below 550 ng/dl
- Ability to provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Alcohol use exceeding two standard drinks daily
- Prostate conditions including prostate specific antigen (PSA) elevation (>2.5 ng/ml)
- Known sleep apnea
- Known cirrhosis
- Enlarged and painful male breasts
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transdermal AndrogelAlso: Androgel 1.62%T dosing will be initiated at the lowest possible level (20.25 mg testosterone = 1 pump actuation) which is expected to increase average serum T concentrations no higher than the mid-normal range (500-800 ng/dl), with respect to expected baseline measurements in our population (~300-500 ng/dl).The T dose will be adjusted two weeks after initiation of treatment based on the measurement of serum T levels. Dosing adjustments can be made at 20.25 mg testosterone increments. The medication will be taken transdermally once daily for 3.5 months. | Drug | Transdermal Testosterone |
Primary outcome
change in frequency of priapism episodes
Time frame: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
A "Priapism sexual activity log" will be administered to participants. In the log, participants will be asked to quantify the number of priapic episodes they have experienced in the previous 2 weeks according to the following scale/tiers: 0 = no episodes, 1 = 1-2 episodes, 2 = 3-4 episodes, 3 = 5-8 episodes and 6 = greater than 20 episodes.
3 secondary outcomes
change in quality of life
Time frame: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
change in quality of erections
Time frame: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
change in EF
Time frame: Baseline to 3 months post intervention
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Jan 2017.
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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.
Arthur L Burnett, MD, MBA principal investigator
Johns Hopkins University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Early Phase 1 study testing Transdermal Androgel in people with Priapism and Sickle Cell Disease, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site 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 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jan 2017. 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 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?
Early Phase 1 (sometimes called Phase 0) studies give a very small amount of a treatment to a few people, mainly to see how the body handles it.
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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
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 in frequency of priapism episodes (time frame: Baseline to 3 months post intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 19 Jan 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.