Testosterone with or without finasteride for spinal cord injury
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This study tests whether giving testosterone therapy, sometimes combined with finasteride, can improve walking and quality-of-life in veterans with a spinal cord injury and low testosterone. It aims to see if these treatments can help with symptoms like low energy, reduced sexual desire, and muscle weakness.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran who can get care through the VA.
- Your spinal cord injury is at or above the lower back (L1) and you have some movement below the injury (incomplete injury).
- You have had the injury for more than 2 years.
- A blood test shows your testosterone is low.
- You have at least one symptom of low testosterone, like low energy, less interest in sex, or tiredness.
- You have trouble walking, for example, your walking speed is slow or you need a walker or braces, but you can still walk.
- You are otherwise medically stable and have a doctor's approval to join the study.
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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