Evaluation of Prealbumin Levels in Men With Low-T (NCT03313635) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of Prealbumin Levels in Men With Low-T
United States19 participantsStarted 2017-09-08
Plain-language summary
This is a single-center study intended to evaluate prealbumin (transthyretin), a marker of anabolic metabolism, in men with androgen deficiency (Low-T). There is emerging evidence that prealbumin is an indicator of anabolic, versus catabolic, metabolism, and that lower levels may be associated with hypogonadism.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Provide responses to standard questionnaires administered to subjects
* Written Informed Consent obtained
* Male sex at birth
* ≥ 40 and ≤ 75 years of age
* Presentation to the clinic with symptoms suggestive of low testosterone such as loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, cognitive or mood disturbances, etc.
* Able and willing to provide blood specimens and follow study schedule
* A final diagnosis can be established (androgen deficient versus not androgen deficient)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous exposure to exogenous T, DHEA, clomiphen citrate, or other Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators, or OTC or herbals (Treatment Naïve)
* Use of opioid medication within 3 months prior to enrollment
* Serious psychiatric disease or uncontrolled medical illness, as suspected from medical history or clinical examination
* Use of any sex hormones or steroidal anabolic drug supplements (OTC or prescribed)(Treatment Naïve)
* Incapable of giving informed consent or complying with protocol or unwilling to comply with protocol requirements
* Diagnosis of prolactinoma
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.