Statin therapy for heart health and erectile function in men
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether statins, a common cholesterol-lowering medication, can improve erectile function and hormone levels in men at high risk for heart problems. It aims to see if these benefits exist beyond just lowering cholesterol.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 40 and 65 years old.
- You are sexually active.
- You have a high or very high risk for heart attacks or strokes (based on a standard heart risk score).
- You have not taken any statin medication in the last 3 months.
- You do not have known heart disease that would require starting high-dose statins right away.
- You have not changed any other medications you take for the last 3 months (if you take any).
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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