Androxal in Male Infertility (NCT02160704) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 2/3
Androxal in Male Infertility
Stopped: Difficult eligibility and lack of funding
United States0Started 2014-09-22
Plain-language summary
This is an exploratory, single center, randomized, parallel, double-blind placebo- and active-controlled trial in adult males ages 18 to 35 years of age who have male infertility of unknown cause. Approximately 50 men will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups according to a 1:1 ratio. About half of the men will receive 25mg Androxal and half of the men will receive a placebo (non-active pill) for 16 weeks. This study will last approximately 4 months and involve up to 7 visits.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect the Androxal on sperm production.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men having idiopathic male infertility with sperm concentration \<15million/ml (on 2 baseline semen analyses)
* Serum total testosterone \< 300ng/dL if oligospermia (sperm concentration \<15million/ml)
* Any testosterone if nonobstructive azoospermia (no sperm in the ejaculate)
* Men aged 18-35 living in stable relationship and desiring fertility
* Normal female partner evaluation as reported by the patient
* Ability to complete the study in compliance with the protocol
* Ability to understand and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Men desiring operation for fertility (i.e. varicocelectomy) or couples desiring assisted reproductive technologies such as intrauterine insemination IUI, in vitro fertilization IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection ICSI) within study completion (5 months)
* Clinically significant medical condition rendering the subjects infertile including tumors of the pituitary, laboratory abnormalities
* Patients having received an investigational drug / clomiphene citrate, antioxidants, multi-vitamin in the past 30 days prior to study
* Previous treatment with androgens, estrogens, DHEA, testosterone or testosterone analogues in injectable, oral, topical or other forms for the treatment of AIHH who have not discontinued for at least 1 month prior to the start of the treatment phase
* Clinically significant abnormal findings on screening examination as determined by the investigator
* Known hypersensitivity to clom…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.