Status:
COMPLETED
Natesto Spermatogenesis Reboot
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Conditions:
Hypogonadism, Male
Eligibility:
MALE
18-64 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This is a prospective, non-blinded study of hypogonadal men with a history of testosterone therapy who became azoospermic or severely oligospermic and wish to avoid symptoms of hypogonadism during the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male between 18 and 64 years of age, with documented onset of testosterone induced hypogonadism with impaired semen parameters who are attempting to achieve a successful pregnancy.
- Documented diagnosis of primary hypogonadism (congenital or acquired) or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (congenital or acquired).
- Serum total testosterone \< 350 ng/dL based on 2 consecutive blood samples obtained 1-4 weeks apart between 6 and 10 AM following an appropriate washout of current androgen replacement therapy; with clinical symptoms of hypogonadism such as diminished energy and sexual function; and/or a decreased sperm count (\<20 million sperm/mL semen).
- Discontinued current testosterone replacement treatment and completed a washout of 4 weeks following androgen treatment (excluding Testopel TM). Washout must be completed prior to collection of baseline serum testosterone samples to determine study eligibility.
- Judged to be in good general health as determined by the principal investigator based upon the results of a medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and laboratory profile.
Exclusion
- History of significant sensitivity or allergy to androgens, castor oil or product excipients.
- Clinically significant findings in the pre-study examinations including abnormal breast examination requiring follow-up.
- Abnormal prostate digital rectal examination (DRE) with palpable nodule(s) or I-PSS score greater than 19 points.
- Body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than or equal to 40 kg/m2.
- History of vasectomy.
- Clinically significant abnormal laboratory value, in the opinion of the investigator, in serum chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis including but not limited to:
- Baseline hemoglobin greater than 16 g/dL
- Hematocrit less than 35% or greater than 50%
- PSA greater than 4 ng/mL and age greater than 40
- History of seizures or convulsions, including febrile, alcohol or drug withdrawal seizures.
- History of any clinically significant illness, infection, or surgical procedure within 4 weeks prior to study drug administration.
- History of stroke or myocardial infarction within the past 5 years.
- History of, or current or suspected, prostate or breast cancer.
- History of diagnosed, severe, untreated, obstructive sleep apnea.
- History of abuse of alcohol or any drug substance in the opinion of the investigator within the previous 2 years.
- History of nasal disorders such as nasal polyps; nasal septal perforation; nasal surgery; nasal trauma resulting in nasal fracture within the previous 6 months or nasal fracture that caused a deviated anterior nasal septum; sinus surgery or sinus disease
- Donation or loss of 550 mL or more blood volume (including plasmapheresis) or receipt of a transfusion of any blood product within 12 weeks prior to the start of treatment.
- Inadequate venous access for collection of serial blood samples required for pharmacokinetic profiles.
- Receipt of any investigational product within 4 weeks or within 5 half-lives prior to the start of treatment.
- Inability to understand and provide written informed consent for the study.
- Considered by the investigator or the sponsor-designated physician, for any reason, that the subject is an unsuitable candidate to receive Natesto.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 21 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
13 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05381831
Start Date
June 1 2022
End Date
April 21 2025
Last Update
June 13 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610