CompletedPhase 2

TEAM: Testosterone Supplementation and Exercise in Elderly Men

United States167 participantsStarted 2005-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of testosterone supplementation (AndroGel) on body composition, strength, endurance, cognition, and function in older men.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Generally healthy, untrained men 60 years or older with low-normal testosterone levels (200-350ng/dL) * Must reside in the Denver metro area Exclusion Criteria: * Prostate/breast cancer * Unable to exercise safely * severe obesity (\>34 body mass index \[BMI\]) * Polycythemia * Diabetes * Use of drugs that could affect T levels * Cognitive dysfunction (MMSE less than 24) * PSA above the age-adjusted normal level or AUA greater than 19 * Unable to pass stress test due to active CAD

What they're measuring

Physical Function (CS-PFP Total Score)

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00112151

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-11

Results submitted2015-11-04

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