Androgen Regulation of Priapism in Sickle Cell Disease

NCT01940718 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2017-01-19

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Summary

It is believed that when androgen (testosterone) levels are below normal there is a disturbance of normal bodily functioning that is associated with priapism in some men. Conversely, it is believed that testosterone replacement will improve the condition of priapism when the testosterone levels are brought to normal. In turn, this will also improve psychological well being in men with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Transdermal Androgel

T dosing will be initiated at the lowest possible level (20.25 mg testosterone = 1 pump actuation) which is expected to increase average serum T concentrations no higher than the mid-normal range (500-800 ng/dl), with respect to expected baseline measurements in our population (\~300-500 ng/dl).The T dose will be adjusted two weeks after initiation of treatment based on the measurement of serum T levels. Dosing adjustments can be made at 20.25 mg testosterone increments. The medication will be taken transdermally once daily for 3.5 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Arthur L Burnett, MD, MBA · Johns Hopkins University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-03-31
Primary Completion
2016-01-31
Completion
2016-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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