CompletedNot Applicable

Transdermal Testosterone Gel/Effect on Erection Quality as Measured by DIR

United States30 participantsStarted 2005-12

Plain-language summary

Low testosterone may be responsible for "soft" erections in men. The purpose of our study is to see whether the daily application of a testosterone gel to raise testosterone levels will also increase the "hardness" of a man's erection.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years – 59 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Testosterone \<350 ng/dL, * 21-59 years of age, * BMI \<30 Exclusion Criteria: * Those with carcinoma of the breast or known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate or with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in AndroGel. * Men will be excluded if they have unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, or coronary artery disease. * Men will agree to discontinue use of current testosterone replacement, as well as Viagra or any other PDE5 inhibitors for 30 days.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00425568

SponsorLamm, Steven, M.D.

Sponsor typeINDIV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

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