Early testosterone gel for people on breathing machines
This Phase 2 study tests whether starting testosterone gel soon after ICU admission can improve physical performance in critically ill adults who need a breathing machine for more than 48 hours. It’s also designed to check safety in this setting.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older
- Be expected to need an ICU breathing machine (invasive mechanical ventilation) for more than 48 hours
- If you can get pregnant: have a negative pregnancy test and use very effective birth control during treatment and for 7 months after the last dose
- If you are male and have a partner who can get pregnant: you/your partner must use effective birth control during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose
- Agree to consent through you or a legal representative (if you can’t consent yourself)
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