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NCT Number: NCT01578473

Testosterone Pellets Plus Vitamin D and E Versus Vitamin D and E Alone for the Treatment of Peyronie's Disease

Two recent studies have identified low levels of serum testosterone in association with Peyronie's Disease (PD), with a significant correlation noted between severity of testosterone deficiency and severity of curvature. The study hypothesis is to determine whether treatment with testosterone may help men with PD and penile curvature.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Men's Health Boston

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • acquired penile curvature of > 30 degrees and < 90 degrees associated with palpable penile plaque on physical examination
  • onset of curvature within 18 months prior to signing consent form
  • serum TT < 500 ng/dl at the screening visit

Exclusion criteria

  • prior history of treatment for PD that includes intra-lesional injections, topical creams, or surgery
  • prior treatment with oral therapy at least 2 weeks prior to signing consent form (e.g. Potaba, Vitamin E, colchicines) will be acceptable for inclusion
  • prior history of treatment for testosterone deficiency
  • presence of dense calcified plaque by US or plain radiograph
  • taking the medication Coumadin
  • hypersensitivity to testosterone, stearic acid, or polyvinyl pyrolidone (the constituents of Testopel)
  • unable to achieve adequate erection with penile injection to access degree of curvature
  • undergone definitive treatment for prostate cancer, bladder cancer, or other pelvic malignancies including surgery, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, cryotherapy.
  • prior history of prostate cancer, hematologic disorders, chronic liver disease including cirrhosis and hepatitis C, disorders affecting the immune system, including infection with human immunodeficiency virus, or psychiatric disorders including major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disease
  • history of cerebrovascular accident, history of deep venous thrombosis within the past 5 years or history of untreated or severe sleep apnea
  • PSA > 4.0 ng/dL at the screening visit, unless prostate cancer has been excluded to the investigator's satisfaction
  • clinically significant abnormal lab results that would put the subject at increased risk or compromise the integrity of the study data, in the opinion of the investigator
  • received any other investigational drug within 30 days

Treatment and study plan

Vitamin D2

Drug

oral softgel 2000 IU once daily 9 months

Other names: 21st Century Dietary Supplement

Vitamin E

Drug

oral softgels 400 IU and 200 IU 1 softgel of 400 IU daily

1 softgel of 200 IU daily 9 months

Other names: GERI-CARE

Testosterone Pellets

Drug

subcutaneous implantation pellets 75 mg based on testosterone levels from resulting bloodwork 9 months

Other names: Testopel 75 mg testosterone pellets

Primary outcomes

  1. penile curvature

    Time frame: 9 months

    The primary outcome to be assessed will be the change in penile curvature from baseline.

Secondary outcomes

  1. sexual function

    Time frame: 9 months

    Secondary outcomes will incluce overall satisfaction with sexual function (patient satisfaction with treatment, quality of erections and quality of life).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Men's Health Boston

Other

Registry information

Official study title

An Open-Label, Nine-Month Randomized Controlled Study of Testosterone (Testopel) Pellets Plus Vitamin D and E Versus Vitamin D and E Alone for the Treatment of Peyronie's Disease

Acronym: PD+

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2017
First posted
Apr 17, 2012
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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