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Premature EjaculationPhase 2NCT03055806

IX-01 Effect on Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT), Patient Reported Outcomes and Safety in Men With Premature Ejaculation (PE)

A Phase 2 study testing IX-01 400 mg, IX-01 800 mg and IX-01 1200 mg in people with Premature Ejaculation, run by Ixchelsis Limited at 29 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

A Phase 2b, 8-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to evaluate the effect of 3 different dose levels of IX-01 on IELT and patient-reported outcome in men with lifelong PE. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
Premature Ejaculation
What is being tested?
IX-01 400 mg, IX-01 800 mg and IX-01 1200 mg
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
239 participants
Where
29 sitesUnited States
Study dates
28 Feb 2017to 6 Dec 2017
Phase
Phase 2
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 to 60 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Men aged ≥18 years and ≤60 years in stable (≥6 months) heterosexual relationship and who have lifelong PE.
  • Premature ejaculation ≤1 minute on ≥75% attempts at sexual intercourse during the run-in period.
  • Meets other aspects of ISSM definition.
  • Patient and partner willing to attempt intercourse at least 4 times during the run-in period and at least 8 additional times during the double-blind part of the study.
  • Partner not planning pregnancy and willing to use contraception (unless not of childbearing potential, e.g, surgically sterilized).
  • Willing to limit use of alcohol on days in which he takes study drug.
  • Capable of giving written informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • IELT value >2 minutes during the run-in period.
  • <4 attempts at sexual intercourse during the run-in period.
  • Any patient who rates his control of ejaculation as fair, good, or very good.
  • Any patient who rates his ejaculation-related "personal distress" as "not at all" or "a little bit".
  • Erectile Dysfunction.
  • Concomitant use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs)/selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors, alpha blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, topical anesthetics, and/or tramadol.
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  • History (last 6 months) of use of Botox or similar product to treat PE.
  • Has received IX-01 in a previous clinical study.
  • Unwilling to stop other treatments for PE (including but not limited to pharmacological, sex therapy, psychotherapy multiple condoms, and prior masturbation).
  • Any other sexual disorder of patient or partner that could interfere with results.
  • Any current sexually transmitted disease.
  • Any major medical condition of patient that could interfere with ability to have sexual activity and/or require hospital treatment.
  • Body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m2 or weight <60 kg.
  • Participation in a clinical drug study anytime during the 30 days prior to screening.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B.
  • History of prostate disease or clinically significant prostate disease.
  • History of myocardial infarction, coronary bypass surgery, coronary artery angioplasty, unstable angina, clinically evident congestive heart failure, cardiac pacemaker, or cerebrovascular accident.
  • Known or suspected history of significant cardiac arrhythmias.
  • History of drug-induced allergic reactions including skin reactions.
  • Significant psychiatric disease and/or risk of suicidal tendency.
  • History of or other evidence of recent alcohol or drug abuse.

Trial locations and contacts

29 sites in 1 country.

29 sites in 1 country

United States29 sites
  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Akron

    Akron, Ohio, 44311

  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Anderson

    Anderson, South Carolina, 29621

  • South Florida Medical Research Inc.

    Aventura, Florida, 33180

  • Urologic Consultants of Southeastern Pennsylvania

    Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004

  • Boston Clinical Trials Inc

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02131

  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Phoenix SE

    Chandler, Arizona, 85224

  • Mens Health Boston

    Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467

  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236

  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Columbus

    Columbus, Ohio, 43212

  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Accumed Research Associates

    Garden City, New York, 11530-1664

  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Greer

    Greer, South Carolina, 29650

  • Drug Trials America

    Hartsdale, New York, 10530

  • A G A Clinical Trials

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012

  • Center For Pharmaceutical Research

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64114

  • Clifford J Molin MD LTD - Radiant

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128

  • Columbine Family Practice - Radiant

    Littleton, Colorado, 80128

  • Desert Clinical Research, LLC - Radiant

    Mesa, Arizona, 85213

  • Coastal Clinical Research Inc

    Mobile, Alabama, 36608

  • Radiant Research, Inc. - Salt Lake City

    Murray, Utah, 84123

  • Manhattan Medical Research

    New York, New York, 10016

  • Family Practice Specialists - Radiant

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85018

  • Clinical Research Center of Florida

    Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060

  • Miriam Hospital / The Men's Health Center

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906

  • Northwest Behavioral Research Center

    Roswell, Georgia, 30076

  • Clinical Trials of Texas Incorporated

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Radiant Research Inc - San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • San Diego Sexual Medicine

    San Diego, California, 92120

  • Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2b, 8-Week, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Effects of 3 Different Dose Levels of IX-01 on Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT), Patient-Reported Outcomes, and Safety in Men With Lifelong Premature Ejaculation (PE)

A Phase 2b, 8-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to evaluate the effect of 3 different dose levels of IX-01 on IELT and patient-reported outcome in men with lifelong PE.

Men with self-reported lifelong PE (International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) definition) and in stable heterosexual relationship will undergo a 4-week run-in period during which they will be asked to attempt intercourse at least 4 times. Men with IELT ≤ 1 minute on at least 75% of attempts at intercourse during the no-treatment run-in period will be randomized for the double-blind phase of the study.

In the double-blind phase of the study, men will be asked to take study drug 1 to 6 hours prior to sexual activity. Men and partners will be asked to attempt intercourse a minimum of 8 times during the 8 week double-blind study treatment. The patient or partner will record the IELT on each occasion by use of a stopwatch.

Being tested
IX-01 400 mg, Placebo, IX-01 800 mg, IX-01 1200 mg
Keywords
Sex, Sexual Dysfunction, IX-01
Medical subject headings
Premature Ejaculation, Coitus, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological

What participants receive

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

  • IX-01 400 mgDrug

    IX-01 400 mg caplet

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo caplet(s)

  • IX-01 800 mgDrug

    IX-01 800 mg (Two 400 mg caplets)

  • IX-01 1200 mgDrug

    IX-01 1200 mg (Three 400 mg caplets)

Study groups in NCT03055806
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
IX-01 1200 mgExperimental1200 mg dose comprising three 400 mg caplets administered orally at least 1 hour before or after food and 1-6 hours prior to sexual activity
Receives: Drug: IX-01 1200 mg
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorThree placebo caplets administered orally at least 1 hour before or after food and 1-6 hours prior to sexual activity
Receives: Drug: Placebo
IX-01 800 mgExperimental800 mg dose comprising two 400 mg caplets and one placebo caplet administered orally at least 1 hour before or after food and 1-6 hours prior to sexual activity
Receives: Drug: Placebo; Drug: IX-01 800 mg
IX-01 400 mgExperimental400 mg dose comprising one 400 mg caplet and two placebo caplets administered orally at least 1 hour before or after food and 1-6 hours prior to sexual activity
Receives: Drug: IX-01 400 mg; Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Change From Baseline in Geometric Mean (GM) Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) Over the Treatment Assessment Period

    Intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) was defined as the time from the initiation of sexual intercourse (penetration) until ejaculation occurred and was recorded by the patient or partner using the stopwatch provided.

    Measured: Last 4 weeks of treatment compared to baseline

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Fold Change From Baseline in Geometric Mean (GM) IELT Over the Treatment Assessment Period Compared With Baseline

    Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) was defined as the time from the initiation of sexual intercourse (penetration) until ejaculation occurred and was recorded using the stopwatch provided.

    Measured: Last 4 weeks of treatment compared to baseline

  2. Proportion of Patients With ≥2.5-fold Increase in Geometric Mean (GM) Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) Over the Treatment Assessment Period Compared With Baseline

    Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) was defined as the time from the initiation of sexual intercourse (penetration) until ejaculation occurred and was measured using the stopwatch provided.

    Measured: Last 4 weeks of treatment compared to baseline

  3. Proportion of Patients Rating Their Premature Ejaculation (PE) as Improved Per the Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGIC) Questionnaire

    7 point scale ranging from much worse (-3) to much better (3). The proportion refers to the proportion of patients who had the best 2 possible responses [better (2) or much better (3)] on this scale.

    Measured: Baseline to the end of treatment (approximately 8 weeks)

  4. Proportion of Patients Achieving Mean Change in Category of ≥1 or ≥2 on Control of Timing of Ejaculation on the Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP) Questionnaire.

    Reported in electronic diary and based on the Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP). PEP is scored on a 5 point scale with the scores ranging from 0 (worst answer) to 4 (best answer). A mean change in category of ≥1 or ≥2 corresponds to improving control from 'very poor' to 'fair', 'good', or 'very good'; or from 'poor' to 'fair', 'good', or 'very good'.

    Measured: Baseline to the end of treatment (approximately 8 weeks)

  5. Proportion of Patients Achieving Mean Change in Category of ≥1 or ≥2 in Ejaculation-related Personal Distress on the Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP) Questionnaire

    Reported in e-diary. Based on Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP). Scale ranges from 'extremely' (0) to 'not at all' (4). An increase in score from baseline indicates improvement. A change in category of ≥1 or ≥2 corresponds to improving distress from 'extremely' to 'moderately', 'a little bit' or 'not at all'; or from 'quite a bit' to 'moderately', 'a little bit' or 'not at all'; or from 'moderately' to 'a little bit' or 'not at all'.

    Measured: Baseline to the end of treatment (approximately 8 weeks)

  6. Proportion of Patients Achieving Change in Category of ≥2 on Control of Timing of Ejaculation and Achieving Change in Category of ≥1 in Ejaculation-related Personal Distress at End of Treatment

    Reported in electronic diary and based on the Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP). PEP is scored on a 5 point scale with the scores ranging from 0 (worst answer) to 4 (best answer).

    Measured: Baseline to the end of treatment (approximately 8 weeks)

  7. Mean Change From Baseline in Score on Control of Ejaculation

    Reported in electronic diary and based on the Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP). PEP question on control of timing is scored on a 5 point scale with the scores ranging from very poor (this is the worst answer scored as 0) to very good (this is the best answer scored as 4).

    Measured: Last 4 weeks of treatment compared to baseline

  8. Mean Change From Baseline in Score on Ejaculation-related Personal Distress

    Based on Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP). Scale ranges from 'extremely' (0) to 'not at all' (4). An increase in score from baseline indicates improvement.

    Measured: Last 4 weeks of treatment compared to baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Feb 2017
  2. Study start28 Feb 2017
  3. Primary completion17 Nov 2017
  4. Study completion6 Dec 2017

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
239 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03055806
Sponsor's protocol ID
IX-0105
Status last verified
Mar 2019
First submitted
14 Feb 2017
Last updated
7 Oct 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Althof S, Osterloh IH, Muirhead GJ, George K, Girard N; PEDRIX Multi-Centre Study Group. The Oxytocin Antagonist Cligosiban Fails to Prolong Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency in Men with Lifelong Premature Ejaculation: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase IIb trial (PEDRIX). J Sex Med. 2019 Aug;16(8):1188-1198. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.05.015.

    PubMed 31351660

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing IX-01 400 mg, IX-01 800 mg and IX-01 1200 mg in people with Premature Ejaculation, run by Ixchelsis Limited at 29 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 7 inclusion and 21 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 7 Oct 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 29 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. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 7 Oct 2019). 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 Geometric Mean (GM) Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) Over the Treatment Assessment Period (time frame: Last 4 weeks of treatment compared to baseline). 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 NCT03055806, 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 7 Oct 2019.

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