Trial Outcomes & Findings for Testosterone and Alendronate in Hypogonadal Men (NCT NCT01460654)

NCT ID: NCT01460654

Last Updated: 2023-10-12

Results Overview

Percent Change in Spine Bone Density from Baseline (month 0) to Month 12

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

44 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 12 months

Results posted on

2023-10-12

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Placebo Alendronate: A placebo alendronate tablet will be taken every week by subjects in the Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate Group.
Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone
Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week. Placebo Testosterone: Placebo testosterone gel will be applied daily by subjects in the Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone group.
Testosterone and Alendronate
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week.
Overall Study
STARTED
19
10
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
14
9
13
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
1
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Testosterone and Alendronate in Hypogonadal Men

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate
n=19 Participants
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Placebo Alendronate: A placebo alendronate tablet will be taken every week by subjects in the Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate Group.
Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone
n=10 Participants
Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week. Placebo Testosterone: Placebo testosterone gel will be applied daily by subjects in the Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone group.
Testosterone and Alendronate
n=15 Participants
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week.
Total
n=44 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
17 Participants
n=99 Participants
8 Participants
n=107 Participants
12 Participants
n=206 Participants
37 Participants
n=7 Participants
Age, Continuous
68.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.9 • n=99 Participants
70.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=107 Participants
69.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1 • n=206 Participants
69.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.3 • n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
15 Participants
n=206 Participants
44 Participants
n=7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
19 participants
n=99 Participants
10 participants
n=107 Participants
15 participants
n=206 Participants
44 participants
n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 months

Percent Change in Spine Bone Density from Baseline (month 0) to Month 12

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate
n=14 Participants
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Placebo Alendronate: A placebo alendronate tablet will be taken every week by subjects in the Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate Group.
Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone
n=9 Participants
Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week. Placebo Testosterone: Placebo testosterone gel will be applied daily by subjects in the Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone group.
Testosterone and Alendronate
n=13 Participants
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week.
Percent Change in Spine Bone Density From Baseline to 12 Months
2.52 percent change of bone mineral density
Standard Deviation 0.02
0.61 percent change of bone mineral density
Standard Deviation 0.03
3.16 percent change of bone mineral density
Standard Deviation 0.04

Adverse Events

Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Testosterone and Alendronate

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate
n=19 participants at risk
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Placebo Alendronate: A placebo alendronate tablet will be taken every week by subjects in the Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate Group.
Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone
n=10 participants at risk
Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week. Placebo Testosterone: Placebo testosterone gel will be applied daily by subjects in the Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone group.
Testosterone and Alendronate
n=15 participants at risk
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week.
Renal and urinary disorders
nephrolithiasis
5.3%
1/19
0.00%
0/10
0.00%
0/15
Renal and urinary disorders
bladder cancer
5.3%
1/19
0.00%
0/10
0.00%
0/15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
spinal stenosis
0.00%
0/19
10.0%
1/10
0.00%
0/15

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate
n=19 participants at risk
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Placebo Alendronate: A placebo alendronate tablet will be taken every week by subjects in the Testosterone and Placebo Alendronate Group.
Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone
n=10 participants at risk
Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week. Placebo Testosterone: Placebo testosterone gel will be applied daily by subjects in the Alendronate and Placebo Testosterone group.
Testosterone and Alendronate
n=15 participants at risk
Testosterone: Testosterone Gel (Fortesta) 40mg daily. Alendronate: Alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg every week.
Cardiac disorders
chest discomfort
15.8%
3/19
0.00%
0/10
0.00%
0/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
5.3%
1/19
0.00%
0/10
0.00%
0/15
Nervous system disorders
dizziness
5.3%
1/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15
Cardiac disorders
hypertension
5.3%
1/19
10.0%
1/10
0.00%
0/15
Eye disorders
glaucoma
5.3%
1/19
0.00%
0/10
0.00%
0/15
Infections and infestations
Shingles
5.3%
1/19
0.00%
0/10
0.00%
0/15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sinus surgery
5.3%
1/19
0.00%
0/10
0.00%
0/15
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
15.8%
3/19
20.0%
2/10
33.3%
5/15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
upper respiratory infection
5.3%
1/19
10.0%
1/10
13.3%
2/15
Endocrine disorders
hypoglycemia
0.00%
0/19
10.0%
1/10
6.7%
1/15
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Elevated hematocrit
0.00%
0/19
20.0%
2/10
0.00%
0/15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Sciatic nerve pain
0.00%
0/19
10.0%
1/10
0.00%
0/15
Renal and urinary disorders
prostate nodule
0.00%
0/19
10.0%
1/10
0.00%
0/15
Renal and urinary disorders
hematuria
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
constipation
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Elevated creatinine
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15
Renal and urinary disorders
Elevated prostrate screen antigen
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Crohns disease
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
plantar fascitis
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
muscle ache
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
13.3%
2/15
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
achilles tendon tear
0.00%
0/19
0.00%
0/10
6.7%
1/15

Additional Information

Dr. Benjamin Leder

Massachusetts General Hospital

Phone: 6177266723

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place