Status:
WITHDRAWN
The Effects of Natesto For Treatment Of Hypogonadism
Lead Sponsor:
Baylor College of Medicine
Conditions:
Hypogonadism, Male
Infertility, Male
Eligibility:
MALE
18-40 years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
In this prospective study, the investigators plan is to confirm the role of Natesto (intranasal testosterone) to combat hypogonadal symptoms in men trying to recover spermatogenesis following the with...
Detailed Description
Testosterone replacement therapy (TTh) is becoming increasingly common among men of reproductive age in the United States. An estimated 3 million men are on TTh; however exogenous testosterone use can...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. Voluntarily sign and date the study consent form(s) which have been approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Written consent must be obtained prior to the initiation of any study procedures.
- 2\. Male between 18 and 64 years of age, inclusive, with documented onset of testosterone induced hypogonadism with impaired semen parameters who are attempting to achieve a successful pregnancy.
- 3\. Documented diagnosis of primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired) or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired).
- 4\. Serum total testosterone \< 350 ng/dL based on 2 consecutive blood samples obtained 1-4 weeks apart between 6 and 10 AM following an appropriate washout of current androgen replacement therapy; with clinical symptoms of hypogonadism such as diminished energy and sexual function; and/or a decreased sperm count (\<20 million sperm/mL semen).
- 5\. Discontinued current testosterone replacement treatment and completed a washout of 4 weeks following androgen treatment (excluding Testopel TM). Washout must be completed prior to collection of baseline serum testosterone samples to determine study eligibility.
- 6\. Judged to be in good general health as determined by the principal investigator based upon the results of a medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and laboratory profile.
Exclusion
- 1\. History of significant sensitivity or allergy to androgens, castor oil or product excipients.
- 2\. Clinically significant findings in the pre-study examinations including abnormal breast examination requiring follow-up.
- 3\. Abnormal prostate digital rectal examination (DRE) with palpable nodule(s) or I-PSS score \> 19 points.
- 4\. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2.
- 5\. History of vasectomy.
- 6\. Clinically significant abnormal laboratory value, in the opinion of the investigator, in serum chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis including but not limited to:
- Baseline hemoglobin \> 16 g/dL
- Hematocrit \< 35% or \> 50%
- PSA \> 4 ng/mL and age \>40
- 7\. History of seizures or convulsions, including febrile, alcohol or drug withdrawal seizures.
- 8\. History of any clinically significant illness, infection, or surgical procedure within 4 weeks prior to study drug administration.
- 9\. History of stroke or myocardial infarction within the past 5 years.
- 10\. History of, or current or suspected, prostate or breast cancer.
- 11\. History of diagnosed, severe, untreated, obstructive sleep apnea.
- 12\. History of abuse of alcohol or any drug substance in the opinion of the investigator within the previous 2 years.
- 13\. History of nasal disorders such as nasal polyps; nasal septal perforation; nasal surgery; nasal trauma resulting in nasal fracture within the previous 6 months or nasal fracture that caused a deviated anterior nasal septum; sinus surgery or sinus disease
- 14\. Donation or loss of 550 mL or more blood volume (including plasmapheresis) or receipt of a transfusion of any blood product within 12 weeks prior to the start of treatment.
- 15\. Inadequate venous access for collection of serial blood samples required for pharmacokinetic profiles.
- 16\. Receipt of any investigational product within 4 weeks or within 5 half-lives prior to the start of treatment.
- 17\. Inability to understand and provide written informed consent for the study.
- 18\. Considered by the investigator or the sponsor-designated physician, for any reason, that the subject is an unsuitable candidate to receive Natesto.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04717362
Start Date
March 1 2024
End Date
December 31 2024
Last Update
April 24 2024
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