At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 177 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Testosterone +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Testosterone (Androgel) 1.25, 2.5, 5, or 10 grams topically each day, or placeboAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 1
- ✓Healthy men aged 60 to 75 years
Key exclusion· 10
- ✕History of significant cardiac, renal, pulmonary, hepatic, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or malignant disease
- ✕Current alcohol or illicit drug abuse, or major psychiatric disorders
- ✕Current diagnoses of hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, osteomalacia, or Paget's disease
- ✕Use of medications affecting bone metabolism including estrogens, androgens, anti-estrogens, bisphosphonates, calcitonin, fluoride, glucocorticoids, thyroxine, lithium, vitamin D >2000 IU/day, or anti-convulsants
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Dose-Response of Gonadal Steroids and Bone Turnover in Older Men
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Testosterone and Goserelin acetate for Healthy Volunteers. Completed, enrolled 177 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the levels of testosterone and/or estradiol at which changes in bone turnover, body composition, strength, sexual function etc. begin to occur in older men. This information may help determine when to intervene with hormone replacement therapy in aging men.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHealthy Volunteers
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute on Aging (NIA), Solvay Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, AbbVie
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartSep 2004
First PostedJun 2005
Primary CompletionNov 2017
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJun 14, 2005
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2004
Primary CompletionNov 1, 2017
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 13.2 yearsPosted 21.1 years ago
Interventions
Testosteronedrug
Androgel placebo or 1.25, 2.5, 5. or 10\* gms topically each day
Goserelin acetatedrug
3.6 gms sc every 4 weeks