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Trial details imported from ClinicalTrials.gov
For full trial details, please see the original record at
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05232279
Registration number
NCT05232279
Ethics application status
Date submitted
18/01/2022
Date registered
9/02/2022
Titles & IDs
Public title
Effect of Testofen on Erectile Function in an Adult Male Population
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Scientific title
Effect of Testofen on Erectile Function in an Adult Male Population - A Double Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial.
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Secondary ID [1]
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TESTEF
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Universal Trial Number (UTN)
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Trial acronym
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Linked study record
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Health condition
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied:
Erectile Dysfunction
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Condition category
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Renal and Urogenital
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Other renal and urogenital disorders
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Mental Health
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Other mental health disorders
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Reproductive Health and Childbirth
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Other reproductive health and childbirth disorders
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Intervention/exposure
Study type
Interventional
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Description of intervention(s) / exposure
Treatment: Drugs - Testofen 300mg
Treatment: Drugs - Testofen 600mg
Treatment: Drugs - Placebo comparator
Experimental: Testofen 300mg - Testofen in capsule form - taken as a 300mg dosage (2 capsules) once daily for 12 weeks.
Experimental: Testofen 600mg - Testofen in capsule form - taken as a 600mg dosage (2 capsules) once daily for 12 weeks.
Placebo comparator: Placebo comparator - The placebo will consist of maltodextrin and will appear identical to the Testofen capsules. The placebo will be administered as per the active treatment - 2 capsules once daily for 12 weeks.
Treatment: Drugs: Testofen 300mg
Testofen in capsule form - To be taken as a 300mg dosage (2 capsules) once daily for 12 weeks.
Treatment: Drugs: Testofen 600mg
Testofen in capsule form - To be taken as a 600mg dosage (2 capsules) once daily for 12 weeks.
Treatment: Drugs: Placebo comparator
The placebo will consist of maltodextrin and will appear identical to the Testofen capsules. The placebo will be administered as per the active treatment - 2 capsules once daily for 12 weeks.
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Intervention code [1]
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Treatment: Drugs
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Comparator / control treatment
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Control group
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Outcomes
Primary outcome [1]
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Change in International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire
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Assessment method [1]
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The IIEF is a self-administered questionnaire in which participants will be asked to answer 15 questions relating to erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction, and overall sexual satisfaction. Lower scores indicated higher perceived erectile dysfunction
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Timepoint [1]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12
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Primary outcome [2]
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Change in Erection Hardness Score (EHS)
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Assessment method [2]
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Participants will be required to assess their erection quality by using the EHS. They will be asked to rate the hardness of their erection on a scale of one to four, with four being the maximal score.
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Timepoint [2]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12
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Secondary outcome [1]
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Change in the Ageing Male Symptom (AMS) Questionnaire
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Assessment method [1]
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The Ageing Males' Symptoms scale (AMS) is a self-administered questionnaire that will help assess the symptoms of ageing, often related to androgen decline. As the men in this population are aged between 40 and 75 years, this questionnaire will be used to assess any changes in quality of life.
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product and Week 12
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Secondary outcome [2]
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Change in Derogatis Interview for Sexual Functioning-Self Report (DISF-SR)
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Assessment method [2]
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The DISF-SR is composed of 25 items and examines different aspects of human sexual functioning including sexual cognition and fantasy, sexual arousal, sexual behaviour and experiences, orgasm, and sexual drive and relationship.
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Timepoint [2]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product and Week 12
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Secondary outcome [3]
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Change in cardiovascular health
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Assessment method [3]
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Blood pressure (BP) as measured by automatic blood pressure machine
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Timepoint [3]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product and Week 12
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Secondary outcome [4]
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Change in cardiovascular circulation
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Assessment method [4]
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Doppler flow cytometry of the Femoral artery to assess circulation
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Timepoint [4]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product and Week 12
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Secondary outcome [5]
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Change in height in anthropometry measurements
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Assessment method [5]
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Height as measured by stadiometer in centimeters
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Timepoint [5]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product and Week 12
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Secondary outcome [6]
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Change in weight in anthropometry measurements
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Assessment method [6]
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Weight as measured by digital scales in kilograms
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Timepoint [6]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product and Week 12
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Secondary outcome [7]
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Change in waist circumference in anthropometry measurements
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Assessment method [7]
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Waist circumference as measured by tape in centimeters
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Timepoint [7]
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Baseline prior to commencement of study product and Week 12
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Eligibility
Key inclusion criteria
* Healthy male adults aged 40-75 years
* Currently in a sexual relationship
* Males with reduced erectile function (Score of <25 on IIEF)
* BMI = 35
* Able to provide informed consent
* Agree not to change current diet and exercise program while enrolled in this trial
* Agree not to undertake another clinical trial while enrolled in this trial
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Minimum age
40
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Maximum age
75
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Sex
Males
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Can healthy volunteers participate?
No
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Key exclusion criteria
* History of prostate surgery and/or trauma
* Receiving/prescribed treatment for erectile dysfunction, including oral medications, vacuum devices, constrictive devices, injections, or urethral suppositories
* Receiving/prescribed treatment to increase/decrease testosterone levels e.g. androgens/anti androgens
* Receiving/prescribed treatment to increase/decrease nitrate or nitric oxide levels
* Unstable or serious illness (e.g. serious mood disorders, neurological disorders such as MS, kidney disease, liver disease, heart conditions, diabetes, hormone production disorders)*
* All current malignancies (excluding BCC) or chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy treatment for malignancy within the previous 2 years
* Receiving/prescribed [e.g., Coumadin or Marevan (warfarin), heparin, dalteparin, enoxaparin) or other anticoagulation therapy (e.g., thromboembolectomy or the use of vena cava filters)
* Active smokers, nicotine use, alcohol, or drug (prescription or illegal substances) abuse
* Chronic past and/or current alcohol use (>14 alcoholic drinks week)
* Allergic to any of the ingredients in the active or placebo formula
* Any condition which in the opinion of the investigator makes the participant unsuitable for inclusion
* Participants who have participated in any other related clinical study during the past 1 month
a Any participant reporting having been told by their doctor that they have an under or over production of hormones (e.g., testosterone).
*An unstable illness is any illness that is currently not being treated with a stable dose of medication or is fluctuating in severity. A serious illness is a condition that carries a risk of mortality, negatively impacts quality of life and daily function and/or is burdensome in symptoms and/or treatments.
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Study design
Purpose of the study
Treatment
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Allocation to intervention
Randomised controlled trial
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Procedure for enrolling a subject and allocating the treatment (allocation concealment procedures)
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Methods used to generate the sequence in which subjects will be randomised (sequence generation)
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Masking / blinding
Blinded (masking used)
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Who is / are masked / blinded?
The people receiving the treatment/s
The people analysing the results/data
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Intervention assignment
Parallel
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Other design features
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Phase
Phase 3
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Type of endpoint/s
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Statistical methods / analysis
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Recruitment
Recruitment status
Recruiting
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Data analysis
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Other reasons
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Date of first participant enrolment
Anticipated
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Actual
20/04/2022
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Date of last participant enrolment
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Date of last data collection
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31/08/2024
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Actual
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Sample size
Target
120
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Accrual to date
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Final
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Recruitment in Australia
Recruitment state(s)
QLD
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Recruitment hospital [1]
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RDC Clinical Pty Ltd - Brisbane
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Recruitment postcode(s) [1]
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4006 - Brisbane
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Funding & Sponsors
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Commercial sector/industry
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Name
RDC Clinical Pty Ltd
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Ethics approval
Ethics application status
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Summary
Brief summary
This is a double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical study with a 12-week participation and 3 groups (2 active groups and 1 placebo group) designed to monitor erectile function symptom severity and the effect Testofen may have on improving erectile function, sexual function, and quality of life.
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Trial website
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05232279
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Trial related presentations / publications
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Public notes
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Contacts
Principal investigator
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Amanda Rao, PhD
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Address
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RDC Clinical
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Contact person for public queries
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Amanda Rao, PhD
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Phone
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+61 414 488 559
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Fax
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Email
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[email protected]
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Contact person for scientific queries
Data sharing statement
Will individual participant data (IPD) for this trial be available (including data dictionaries)?
No
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No/undecided IPD sharing reason/comment
No IPD information will be shared
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What supporting documents are/will be available?
No Supporting Document Provided
Results publications and other study-related documents
No documents have been uploaded by study researchers.
Results not provided in
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05232279