Status:

COMPLETED

Short-term Effects of Aromatase Inhibition in Obese Men

Lead Sponsor:

Rijnstate Hospital

Conditions:

Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism

Obesity

Eligibility:

MALE

20-50 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

In this study, 50 obese men with a hormonal imbalance will be treated with letrozole or placebo for six months in order to examine the effects on the hormonal balance, and on weight loss. The study wi...

Detailed Description

The aim of the study is to establish the short-term efficacy and safety of aromatase inhibition in restoring and maintaining eugonadism in hypogonadotrophic hypogonadal men. Secondary aim is to detect...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • BMI between 35 and 50
  • Male sex
  • Ages between 20 and 50
  • Serum total testosterone under 10 nmol/l
  • Serum luteinizing hormone (LH) under 9 mU/l
  • Serum estradiol over 40 pmol/l

Exclusion

  • Comorbidity
  • Serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) over 4.0 U/l
  • Discontinuation of smoking less than six months ago
  • Medication known to affect hormonal parameters

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00138710

Start Date

August 1 2005

End Date

January 1 2010

Last Update

October 22 2010

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Rijnstate Hospital

Arnhem, Netherlands, 6815 AM