Prevalence of Hypogonadism in Male Cancer Patients

Completed

Conditions studied: Cancer, Hypogonadism

In brief

Cancer and its complications are common problems. In most cases, this condition has a profound impact on survival and quality of life (QoL). Fatigue, sexual dysfunction, decreased sexual drive, depression and poor appetite are commonly seen in these patients. However, these symptoms also are seen in men with other conditions including those with low testosterone levels. The objective of this study is to determine the number of male patients with cancer that have low testosterone levels and to establish the relationship between testosterone levels and the symptoms that these patients experience.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT00472940
Run by: Baylor College of Medicine
People needed: 135
Starts: 2006-11-01
Expected to finish: 2020-09-02
Last updated by the study team: 2020-11-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

Male subjects ≥ 18 years of age with histological diagnosis of cancer for cancer group.
Provide written informed consent prior to screening.
Histological diagnosis of cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer for the two cancer groups.

You may not qualify if…

Concomitant use of GH, Megestrol, Marinol, or any other anabolic agent, appetite stimulant (including corticosteroids other than dexamethasone at the time of IV chemotherapy administrations), tube feedings, or parenteral nutrition during the 3 months prior to entering the study.
Participation in a clinical trial with investigational agents within 1 month of enrollment.
Prior or current use of other medications that interfere with gonadal axis (androgens, estrogens, anti-androgens, etc).

Where it is running

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center — Houston, Texas, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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