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Urinary Bladder, OveractiveNCT04420533

Comparative Study Between Behavior Therapy and Behavior Therapy Plus Mirabegron in Sexually Active Men With OAB Symptoms

A study testing Behavior therapy alone and Mirabegron 50 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet in people with Urinary Bladder, Overactive and Sexual Behavior, run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

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 objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects on OAB symptoms, and sexual functions, in terms of erectile function and ejaculatory function, in sexually active OAB male treated with behavior therapy or behavior therapy plus Mirabegron (50 mg). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 years and older, men only
What is being tested?
Behavior therapy alone and Mirabegron 50 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
5 Jun 2020to 31 Aug 2022
Phase
Interventional
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 20 years and older
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Sexually active men with OAB ≥ 20 years
  • Diagnosed with OAB based on OABSS (OABSS urgency score of ≥2 and sum score of ≥3)
  • Patients can sign informed consent and record voiding diary

Who cannot join

  • Concurrent use of PDE5 inhibitor or testosterone therapy during study period
  • History of stress urinary incontinence
  • Neurologic conditions associated with OAB symptoms
  • Evidence of active urinary tract infection or urinary tract stone at screening
  • Confirmed or suspected genitourinary tract or pelvic malignancy
  • Genitourinary tract operation during the 3-month period prior to baseline
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  • Postvoid residual urine volume (PVR) ≥ 100 mL
  • History of uncontrolled hypertension (systolic >180 mmHg and/or diastolic >110 mmHg)
  • History of intolerance to mirabegron
  • History of medical conditions or presence of patient factors that, in the judgement of the investigator, would preclude adherence to study protocol
  • Patient had received intravesical onabotulinumoxinA treatment within recent 6 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Taiwan1 site
  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine

    Kaohsiung City, 833

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About this study

Official title: Comparative Study Between Behavior Therapy and Behavior Therapy Plus Mirabegron 50mg in Sexually Active Men With Bothersome Overactive Bladder Symptoms - A Multicenter, Randomized Study

The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects on OAB symptoms, and sexual functions, in terms of erectile function and ejaculatory function, in sexually active OAB male treated with behavior therapy or behavior therapy plus Mirabegron (50 mg).

Read the detailed description

Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome is a subset of storage-predominant lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and has a significant impact on quality of life. Men with OAB generally experience a reduced quality of life, which may include a negative impact on sexual function. A previous study revealed that OAB is associated with erectile dysfunction (ED; prevalence odds ratio, 1.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.1-2.2) to a level comparable with that of hypertension or diabetes, both of which are known risk factors for ED. Furthermore, men with OAB were nine and seven times more likely to report diminished sexual enjoyment and decreased sexual activity, respectively, due to urinary symptoms than men without urinary symptoms.

Behavior therapies are designed as first- line treatment for the treatment of OAB with or without concomitant medication. Mirabegron, a selective β3 adrenoceptor agonist, is indicated for the treatment of OAB. Earlier research studying the role and distribution of β3-adrenoreceptors revealed that the receptors exert other physiological functions such as lipolysis and are present not only in adipose tissue but also in human gall bladder, colon, prostate, skeletal muscles and corpus cavernosum (CC) smooth muscles. It was found that activation by a selective experimental β3-receptor agonist, BRL 37344, elicited relaxation of human CC smooth muscle via a cGMP-dependent but NO-independent mechanism, leading to observable β3-receptor-mediated vasorelaxant tone of CC. The potential effect of β3-receptor agonism at human CC mediated by highly selective mirabegron in both human CC and rat CC that mirabegron markedly relaxed isolated CC strips by activating β3-adrenoceptors localized in cavernosal smooth muscle cells, independently of the NO-cGMP pathway. Recently, intra-cavernosal injection of mirabegron improved erectile function and neurogenic relaxation of corpus cavernosum in diabetic rats.

These early results have spurred research interest in mirabegron-induced CC relaxation and encouraged further clinical studies observing and evaluating the effect of mirabegron on male sexual function. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University has recently completed recruitment of a phase 1 interventional trial (NCT02916693) that aimed to address the hypothesis that activation of β3-adrenoceptors by mirabegron offers an alternative pharmacologic pathway for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. A preliminary small-scale prospective interventional study including 128 male LUTS patients treated with mirabegron 50 mg, 34 of whom had diagnosis of OAB and were sexually active, showed that mirabegron usage did not improve erectile function, as evaluated by International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5 4.9% decrease at 4-week; p = 0.106, and 9.1% decrease at 12-week follow-up; p = 0.077). However, the IIEF-5 was significantly decreased in the higher baseline IIEF-5 (≥17) group (11.7% decrease; p = 0.044), noncoronary artery disease (13.2%; p = 0.007) group and non-DM group (13.9% decrease; p = 0.021) at 12-week follow-up.

The accumulated research output warrants the initiation of a prospective study involving a larger patient cohort to evaluate the effect of mirabegron on male sexual function in addition to alleviate OAB symptoms. The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects on OAB symptoms, and sexual functions, in terms of erectile function and ejaculatory function, in sexually active OAB male treated with behavior therapy or behavior therapy plus Mirabegron (50 mg).

Being tested
Behavior therapy alone, Mirabegron 50 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
Keywords
overactive bladder, mirabegron 50mg
Medical subject headings
Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

What participants receive

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

  • Behavior therapy aloneBehavioural

    1. reduction of fluid intake at specific times aimed at reducing urinary frequency when most inconvenient;
    2. moderation of intake of caffeine or alcohol, which may have a diuretic and irritant effect, thereby increasing fluid output and enhancing frequency, urgency and nocturia;
    3. use of relaxed and double-voiding techniques;
    4. urethral milking to prevent post-micturition dribble;
    5. distraction techniques such as penile squeeze, breathing exercises, perineal pressure, and mental tricks to take the mind off the bladder and toilet, to help control storage symptoms;
    6. bladder retraining that encourages men to hold on when they have sensory urgency;
    7. reviewing the medication and optimising the time of administration or substituting drugs for others that have fewer urinary effects (these recommendations apply especially to diuretics);
    8. providing necessary assistance when there is impairment of dexterity, mobility or mental state;
    9. treatment of constipation.
  • Mirabegron 50 MG Extended Release Oral TabletDrug

    Also called Mirabegron 50 MG

    Betmiga prolonged-release tablets (mirabegron) 50mg QDAC PO

Study groups in NCT04420533
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Behavior therapy aloneActive comparatorBehavior therapy alone
Receives: Behavioral: Behavior therapy alone
Behavior therapy plus mirabegron 50mgExperimentalBehavior therapy plus Betmiga prolonged-release tablets (mirabegron) 50mg QDAC PO
Receives: Behavioral: Behavior therapy alone; Drug: Mirabegron 50 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

What is being measured

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

  1. Change from baseline in OABSS at Week 12

    Change from baseline in OABSS (Overactive Bladder Symptom Score) at Week 12 (lower OABSS score represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  2. Change from baseline in IIEF-5 at Week 12

    Change from baseline in IIEF-5 (International Index of Erectile Function) at Week 12 (higher IIEF-5 score represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Change from baseline in OABSS at Week 4

    Change from baseline in OABSS (Overactive Bladder Symptom Score) at Week 12 (lower OABSS score represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline and Week 4

  2. Change from baseline in IIEF-5 at Week 4

    Change from baseline in IIEF-5 (International Index of Erectile Function) at Week 12 (higher IIEF-5 score represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline and Week 4

  3. Change from baseline in MSHQ-EjD Short Form score at Week 4

    Change from baseline in MSHQ-EjD (Male Sexual Health Questionnaire -Ejaculatory Domain) Short Form score at Week 4 (higher MSHQ-EjD Short Form Q1-Q3 sum scores represent a better outcome; lowerer MSHQ-EjD Short Form Q4 score represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline and Week 4

  4. Change from baseline in MSHQ-EjD Short Form score at Week 12

    Change from baseline in MSHQ-EjD (Male Sexual Health Questionnaire -Ejaculatory Domain) Short Form score at Week 12 (higher MSHQ-EjD Short Form Q1-Q3 sum scores represent a better outcome; lower MSHQ-EjD Short Form Q4 score represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  5. Net change of Frequency episode, nocturia episode, urgency episode, UUI episodes in 3-day voiding diary from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day

    Net change of Frequency episode, nocturia episode, urgency episode, UUI episodes in 3-day voiding diary from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day (lower episode represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4 and Week 12

  6. Net change of Qmax from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day

    Net change of maximum flow rate (Qmax) from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day (higher Qmax and voided volume represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4 and Week 12

  7. Net change of voided volume from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day

    Net change of voided volume from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day (higher voided volume represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4 and Week 12

  8. Net change of PVR volume from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day

    Net change of postvoid residual (PVR) volume from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day (lower PVR represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4 and Week 12

  9. Net change of IPSS from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day

    Net change of IPSS (International prostate symptom score) from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day (lower IPSS represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4 and Week 12

  10. Net change of PPBC score from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day

    Net change of PPBC score (Patient perception of bladder condition) from baseline to 1 and 3 months after the treatment day (lower PPBC represent a better outcome)

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4 and Week 12

  11. Net changes of the GRA

    Global response assessment (GRA) of satisfaction by the patient (categorized into -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, indicating markedly worse to markedly improved) at 1 and 3 months after the treatment day. An improvement of GRA by 2 scales is considered effective.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4 and Week 12

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Jun 2020
  2. Study start5 Jun 2020
  3. Primary completion31 May 2022
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2022

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, open label study in sexually active male OAB patients treated with behavior therapy alone or behavior therapy plus mirabegron 50mg OD in a 1:2 ratio.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
150 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04420533
Sponsor's protocol ID
202000790A3
Status last verified
Oct 2022
First submitted
2 Jun 2020
Last updated
5 Oct 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Abrams P, Cardozo L, Fall M, Griffiths D, Rosier P, Ulmsten U, van Kerrebroeck P, Victor A, Wein A; Standardisation Sub-committee of the International Continence Society. The standardisation of terminology of lower urinary tract function: report from the Standardisation Sub-committee of the International Continence Society. Neurourol Urodyn. 2002;21(2):167-78. doi: 10.1002/nau.10052. No abstract available.

    PubMed 11857671
  • Chuang YC, Liu SP, Lee KS, Liao L, Wang J, Yoo TK, Chu R, Sumarsono B. Prevalence of overactive bladder in China, Taiwan and South Korea: Results from a cross-sectional, population-based study. Low Urin Tract Symptoms. 2019 Jan;11(1):48-55. doi: 10.1111/luts.12193. Epub 2017 Oct 2.

    PubMed 28967230
  • Irwin DE, Milsom I, Reilly K, Hunskaar S, Kopp Z, Herschorn S, Coyne KS, Kelleher CJ, Artibani W, Abrams P. Overactive bladder is associated with erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual quality of life in men. J Sex Med. 2008 Dec;5(12):2904-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.01000.x.

    PubMed 19090944
  • Coyne KS, Sexton CC, Thompson C, Kopp ZS, Milsom I, Kaplan SA. The impact of OAB on sexual health in men and women: results from EpiLUTS. J Sex Med. 2011 Jun;8(6):1603-15. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02250.x. Epub 2011 Apr 14.

    PubMed 21492396
  • Yamaguchi O, Chapple CR. Beta3-adrenoceptors in urinary bladder. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007;26(6):752-6. doi: 10.1002/nau.20420.

    PubMed 17600372
  • Cirino G, Sorrentino R, di Villa Bianca Rd, Popolo A, Palmieri A, Imbimbo C, Fusco F, Longo N, Tajana G, Ignarro LJ, Mirone V. Involvement of beta 3-adrenergic receptor activation via cyclic GMP- but not NO-dependent mechanisms in human corpus cavernosum function. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Apr 29;100(9):5531-6. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0931347100. Epub 2003 Apr 21.

    PubMed 12707413
  • Gur S, Peak T, Yafi FA, Kadowitz PJ, Sikka SC, Hellstrom WJ. Mirabegron causes relaxation of human and rat corpus cavernosum: could it be a potential therapy for erectile dysfunction? BJU Int. 2016 Sep;118(3):464-74. doi: 10.1111/bju.13515. Epub 2016 May 26.

    PubMed 27124860
  • Yilmaz-Oral D, Kaya-Sezginer E, Askin D, Hamurtekin Y, Gur S. Mirabegron, A Selective beta3-Adrenoceptor Agonist Causes an Improvement in Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Rats. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2021 Mar;129(4):296-302. doi: 10.1055/a-0869-7493. Epub 2019 Apr 12.

    PubMed 30978726
  • Wu TH, Shen YC, Lee WC, Wang HJ, Chuang YC. Effect of mirabegron on erectile function in sexually active men with bothersome overactive bladder symptoms. J Chin Med Assoc. 2020 Jan;83(1):55-59. doi: 10.1097/JCMA.0000000000000208.

    PubMed 31567878

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Behavior therapy alone and Mirabegron 50 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet in people with Urinary Bladder, Overactive and Sexual Behavior, run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

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 11 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 5 Oct 2022. 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 Taiwan. 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?

Change from baseline in OABSS at Week 12 (time frame: Baseline and Week 12). 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 NCT04420533, which also lists 9 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 5 Oct 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 27 Oct 2026.

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