Status:

COMPLETED

Study on the Effects of Exogenous Testosterone on Threat Perception and Behavioral Avoidance

Lead Sponsor:

University of Texas at Austin

Conditions:

Testosterone's Effects on Threat Perception/Response

Eligibility:

MALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study aims to establish a clear causal link between testosterone and threat perception and behavioral responses to threat. Namely, the study focuses whether high levels of testosterone will cause ...

Detailed Description

Participants in the study will receive either a single dose of 10g 1% testosterone topical gel or placebo the day prior to participating in the study. The day of the study, participants will provide s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male
  • In good health
  • Aged 18-35

Exclusion

  • Female
  • Known carcinoma of the breast or prostate
  • Known sensitivity to alcohol or soy products
  • Preexisting cardiac, renal, or hepatic diseases
  • Obesity
  • Chronic lung diseases
  • Cancer
  • Use of anticoagulants
  • Use of insulin or a history of diabetes
  • Use of corticosteroids
  • High levels of physical contact with women or children
  • Preexisting liver problems

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01408498

Start Date

January 1 2012

End Date

April 1 2012

Last Update

October 16 2012

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Seay Building

Austin, Texas, United States, 78712