Testosterone treatment study for men with chronic kidney disease
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether testosterone therapy can help men with chronic kidney disease who have low testosterone and related symptoms. It looks to see if treatment is safe and beneficial, while carefully checking heart, blood, prostate, and clotting risks.
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Who can take part
- You are a man age 18 to 85
- You have chronic kidney disease with kidney function in a specific range (eGFR 15–45)
- Your morning blood testosterone has been low (under 300 ng/dl) on two separate tests
- You have symptoms that can happen with low testosterone (like low libido, erections problems, fatigue, mood or sleep issues)
- Your iron levels are in a normal range (ferritin 100+ and iron saturation 20+)
- You have not used testosterone (or similar products like DHEA) in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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