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Hypogonadotrophic HypogonadismPhase 4NCT02171390

Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Congenital Hypogonadism and Effect of Testosteron Replacement Therapy

A Phase 4 study testing Testosterone 250mg injection and Testosteron 50 mg transdermal gel in people with Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism, run by Gulhane School of Medicine at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 study searched for answers to two questions 1. Is there endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and insulin resistance in patients with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism? 2. What is the effect of testosterone replacement therapy on endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and insulin resistance? Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 26 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism
What is being tested?
Testosterone 250mg injection and Testosteron 50 mg transdermal gel
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
130 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
Aug 2008to Jun 2012
Phase
Phase 4
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 26 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Men
  • Treatment naive
  • Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism

Who cannot join

  • Previous history of androgen replacement
  • Chronic metabolic disorders

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Gulhane School of Medicine Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism

    Ankara, NonUS, 06018

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Phase 4 Study That Evaluates the Presence of Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Male Subjects With Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism and Effects of Two Different Testosterone Replacement Regiments on These Parameters.

The study searched for answers to two questions

  1. Is there endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and insulin resistance in patients with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
  2. What is the effect of testosterone replacement therapy on endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and insulin resistance?
Being tested
Testosterone 250mg injection, Testosteron 50 mg transdermal gel
Keywords
Hypogonadism, Endothelial dysfunction, Insulin resistance, Inflammation, Testosterone replacement therapy
Medical subject headings
Hypogonadism, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation

What participants receive

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

  • Testosterone 250mg injectionDrug

    Also called Sustanon 250 mg amp.

    The testosterone 250mg ester intramuscular injections performed in three weeks

  • Testosteron 50 mg transdermal gelDrug

    Also called Testogel 50mg transdermal gel

    50mg testosterone gel implemented on every night

Study groups in NCT02171390
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Daily testosterone transdermal gelActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Testosteron 50 mg transdermal gel
Injectable Testosterone estersActive comparatorTestosteron 250mg injection per 3-4 weeks for 6 months
Receives: Drug: Testosterone 250mg injection

What is being measured

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

  1. The alterations in the measures for endothelial functions

    The alterations in Endothelial functions are determined by measuring plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels, as a surrogate. ADMA measurement is performed by ELISA kit (Immunodiagnostic, Bernheim, Germany)(Catalog Number 7828) with a minimal detection limit of 0.05µmol/L.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. The alterations in the measures of inflammation

    The alterations in the measures of inflammation are determined by measuring plasma TWEAK levels. ELISA kit (Bender MedSystems, Lot Nr.BMS2006INST, Vienna, Austria) was used.

    Measured: 6 months

  3. The alterations in the measures of insulin resistance

    The alterations in insulin sensitivity are estimated by using the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index by the formula, HOMA = (insulin x glucose)/405.

    Measured: 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 posted24 Jun 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2008
  3. Primary completionJun 2012

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
130 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02171390
Sponsor's protocol ID
GSM-042014
Status last verified
Mar 2014
First submitted
20 Jun 2014
Last updated
24 Jun 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Testosterone 250mg injection and Testosteron 50 mg transdermal gel in people with Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism, run by Gulhane School of Medicine at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 2 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 24 Jun 2014. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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?

The alterations in the measures for endothelial functions (time frame: 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?
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 24 Jun 2014.

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