[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"trial:NCT04601233":3,"trial-entities:NCT04601233":166,"trial-summary:NCT04601233":171},{"id":4,"nct_id":4,"org_study_id":5,"brief_title":6,"official_title":7,"overall_status":8,"completion_date":9,"status_verified_date":10,"last_update_date":11,"start_date":12,"sponsor_name":13,"lead_sponsor_class":14,"has_dmc":15,"brief_summary":16,"detailed_description":17,"conditions":18,"keywords":22,"study_type":23,"primary_purpose":24,"phases":25,"enrollment_info":27,"interventions":30,"primary_outcomes":37,"secondary_outcomes":48,"sex":82,"minimum_age":83,"maximum_age":84,"healthy_volunteers":15,"eligibility_criteria":85,"std_ages":115,"locations":118,"central_contacts":133,"overall_officials":140,"references":145,"see_also_links":165},"NCT04601233","1288","Testosterone Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction and Multiple Sclerosis","Testosterone TReatment for Erectile Dysfunction in Male Multiple Sclerosis Patients With Low Testosterone (TTRED-MS Study)","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-12","2025-08","2025-08-29","2026-06","Tulane University","OTHER",false,"The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of testosterone treatment on erectile function, fatigue, depression, cognitive function, quality of life, urinary incontinence, pain, and damage to neurons in male Multiple Sclerosis patients with low testosterone, using questionnaires, blood samples and a rectal exam in volunteers 55 years and older.","Volunteers will be treated weekly with Xyosted 75 mg (given subcutaneously) for 3 months during which they will have 3 study visits, 6 weeks apart. The Baseline visit will include providing a blood sample, completing questionnaires, receiving training on the Xyosted auto-injector, and undergoing a rectal exam for participants 55 years and older. Visits 2 and 3 will also include collecting a blood sample and completing questionnaires. At Visit 3, the rectal exam for those age 55 years and older will be repeated.",[19,20,21],"Multiple Sclerosis","Erectile Dysfunction","Testosterone Deficiency",[19,20,21],"INTERVENTIONAL","TREATMENT",[26],"PHASE4",{"count":28,"type":29},20,"ESTIMATED",[31],{"type":32,"name":33,"description":34,"armGroupLabels":35},"DRUG","XYOSTED 75 milligram (mg) in 0.5 ML Auto-Injector","Self injection testosterone treatment",[36],"Treatment open label arm",[38,42,45],{"measure":39,"description":40,"timeFrame":41},"Determine the change in self-reported erectile function from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male (ADAM score).","Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male (ADAM score) includes ten \"Yes or No\" questions, with an answer \"Yes\" to number 1 or 7 or if you answer \"Yes\" to more than 3 questions, you may have low Testosterone.","Change from baseline to 12 weeks",{"measure":43,"description":44,"timeFrame":41},"Determine the change in self-reported erectile function from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using Sexual Health in Men (SHIM score).","Sexual Health in Men (SHIM score) with a range of 1 to 25 with a higher number representing less erectile dysfunction.",{"measure":46,"description":47,"timeFrame":41},"Determine the change in self-reported erectile function from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using Male Sexual Health Questionnaire short form (MSHQ-SF).","Male Sexual Health Questionnaire short form (MSHQ-SF) with a range of 1 to 15 with a higher number representing better ejaculatory function, in addition to one bother\u002Fsatisfaction question, scored 1 to 5 where the higher represents more bothersome.",[49,52,55,58,61,64,67,70,73,76,79],{"measure":50,"description":51,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported fatigue from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS).","Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) with a range of 0 to 84 with a higher number representing greater impact of fatigue on a person's activities.",{"measure":53,"description":54,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported depression from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).","Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) with a range of 0 to 63 with a higher number representing higher level of depression.",{"measure":56,"description":57,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in cognitive function from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT).","Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) which provides a score for as many items as can be completed in 90 seconds (t-score calculated using age, sex and education normative data), with a higher score representing a better performance.",{"measure":59,"description":60,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in cognitive function from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychological Screening Questionnaire (MSNQ).","Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychological Screening Questionnaire (MSNQ) with a range of 0 to 30 with a higher number representing worse cognitive function.",{"measure":62,"description":63,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported overall quality of life from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Scale (MSQOL-54).","Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Scale (MSQOL-54) which goes from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a better quality of life.",{"measure":65,"description":66,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported urinary incontinence from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the American Urological Association Symptom Score (AUASS).","The American Urological Association Symptom Score (AUASS) with a range of 0 to 35 with a higher number representing more severe enlarged prostate symptoms.",{"measure":68,"description":69,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported urinary incontinence after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire short form (ICIQ-SF).","International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire short form (ICIQ-SF) with a range of 0 to 21 with a higher number representing greater impairment from incontinence.",{"measure":71,"description":72,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported urinary incontinence from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using Urogenital Distress Inventory short form (UDI-6).","Urogenital Distress Inventory short form (UDI-6) with a range of 0 to 100 with a higher number representing higher the disability.",{"measure":74,"description":75,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported urinary incontinence from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using Incontinence Impact Questionnaire short form (IIQ-7).","Incontinence Impact Questionnaire short form (IIQ-7) with a range of 0 to 100 with a higher number representing greater impact by urinary incontinence on the person's life.",{"measure":77,"description":78,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in self-reported pain from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ).","McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) with a range of 0 to 78 with a higher number representing greater pain.",{"measure":80,"description":81,"timeFrame":41},"Measure the change in Multiple Sclerosis lesions, indirectly from baseline to 12-weeks after 12 weeks of treatment with XYOSTED in males with Multiple Sclerosis with low testosterone using the serum levels of neurofilament-light chains (NF-L).","The serum levels of neurofilament-light chains (NF-L) with a higher level representing more neuro-axonal injury in the central nervous system.","MALE","18 Years",null,{"inclusion":86,"exclusion":93,"raw_text":114},[87,88,89,90,91,92],"Males, age 18 years and older, with a definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.","Low testosterone (\\\u003C300 ng\u002Fdl) on two successive blood draws before 9:00 am","Not in an intercurrent relapse.","Sexually active.","Have subjective complaints about erectile function and libido.","Must be willing and able to get labs drawn, complete questionnaires (BDI, MFIS, MSNQ, SDMT, MSQOL, ADAM, AUASS, SHIM, MSHQ, ICIQ, UDI, IIQ, MPQ) and commit to site visits schedule.",[94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113],"Males unable to fulfill the above criteria and all female patients.","Males who have been on sex hormone treatment including androgens, estrogens, or anti-estrogens for hypogonadism or other medical condition during the 12 months prior to study.","Males who have taken dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) during the 3 months prior to study.","Patients who are taking anticoagulants or have thrombosis, serious cardiac, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immunologic, infectious, neoplastic (with particular focus on patients with known or suspected estrogen or testosterone-dependent tumors), urologic disease especially prostatic hypertrophy\u002Fnodules and testicular mass, or insulin-dependent diabetes.","Patients with an abnormal prostate as evidenced by known history of prostatic disease, symptoms suggestive of prostatic disease or elevated levels of prostatic specific antigen (PSA 4 ng\u002Fml or higher) measured within the last 12 months.","Patients with history or complaint of testicular mass.","Patients with hematocrit greater than 50%","Patients with major psychiatric illness","Patients with active alcoholism.","Patients with a history of drug abuse within the past five years.","Patients with BMI ≥ 35","Patients with generalized skin disease that may affect absorption of testosterone (e.g. psoriasis) or a known skin intolerance to alcohol.","Patients with history of pituitary disease.","Patients with a cholesterol level greater than 300 mg\u002Fdl.","Patients who are receiving or have received experimental therapies in the six months preceding enrollment.","Patients who have history of positive titers to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)1 and 2; HTLV1; or Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL).","Patients who have clinical evidence of Lyme disease.","Males who are trying to get their partner pregnant.","Patients on Finasteride","Patients who are mentally or emotionally incompetent in the opinion of the examining neurologist or unable to give informed consent, or to understand and comply with the study protocol.","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Males, age 18 years and older, with a definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.\n* Low testosterone (\\\u003C300 ng\u002Fdl) on two successive blood draws before 9:00 am\n* Not in an intercurrent relapse.\n* Sexually active.\n* Have subjective complaints about erectile function and libido.\n* Must be willing and able to get labs drawn, complete questionnaires (BDI, MFIS, MSNQ, SDMT, MSQOL, ADAM, AUASS, SHIM, MSHQ, ICIQ, UDI, IIQ, MPQ) and commit to site visits schedule.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Males unable to fulfill the above criteria and all female patients.\n* Males who have been on sex hormone treatment including androgens, estrogens, or anti-estrogens for hypogonadism or other medical condition during the 12 months prior to study.\n* Males who have taken dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) during the 3 months prior to study.\n* Patients who are taking anticoagulants or have thrombosis, serious cardiac, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immunologic, infectious, neoplastic (with particular focus on patients with known or suspected estrogen or testosterone-dependent tumors), urologic disease especially prostatic hypertrophy\u002Fnodules and testicular mass, or insulin-dependent diabetes.\n* Patients with an abnormal prostate as evidenced by known history of prostatic disease, symptoms suggestive of prostatic disease or elevated levels of prostatic specific antigen (PSA 4 ng\u002Fml or higher) measured within the last 12 months.\n* Patients with history or complaint of testicular mass.\n* Patients with hematocrit greater than 50%\n* Patients with major psychiatric illness\n* Patients with active alcoholism.\n* Patients with a history of drug abuse within the past five years.\n* Patients with BMI ≥ 35\n* Patients with generalized skin disease that may affect absorption of testosterone (e.g. psoriasis) or a known skin intolerance to alcohol.\n* Patients with history of pituitary disease.\n* Patients with a cholesterol level greater than 300 mg\u002Fdl.\n* Patients who are receiving or have received experimental therapies in the six months preceding enrollment.\n* Patients who have history of positive titers to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)1 and 2; HTLV1; or Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL).\n* Patients who have clinical evidence of Lyme disease.\n* Males who are trying to get their partner pregnant.\n* Patients on Finasteride\n* Patients who are mentally or emotionally incompetent in the opinion of the examining neurologist or unable to give informed consent, or to understand and comply with the study protocol.\n* Any other contraindications according to the manufacturer's exclusion criteria.",[116,117],"ADULT","OLDER_ADULT",[119],{"facility":120,"city":121,"state":122,"zip":123,"country":124,"contacts":125,"geoPoint":130},"LSU Health Multispecilaity Clinics","New Orleans","Louisiana","70112","United States",[126],{"name":127,"role":128,"email":129},"Michael Soliman, MD","CONTACT","msoli2@lsuhsc.edu",{"lat":131,"lon":132},29.95465,-90.07507,[134,136],{"name":127,"role":128,"phone":135,"email":129},"504-756-4603",{"name":137,"role":128,"phone":138,"email":139},"Jesus Lovera, MD","504-568-4080","jlover@lsuhsc.edu",[141],{"name":142,"affiliation":143,"role":144},"Omar A Raheem, MD","Assistant Professor, Urology","PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR",[146,150,153,156,159,162],{"pmid":147,"type":148,"citation":149},"24710799","BACKGROUND","Bove R, Musallam A, Healy BC, Raghavan K, Glanz BI, Bakshi R, Weiner H, De Jager PL, Miller KK, Chitnis T. Low testosterone is associated with disability in men with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2014 Oct;20(12):1584-92. doi: 10.1177\u002F1352458514527864. Epub 2014 Apr 7.",{"pmid":151,"type":148,"citation":152},"20363715","Tehranipour M, Moghimi A. Neuroprotective effects of testosterone on regenerating spinal cord motoneurons in rats. J Mot Behav. 2010 May-Jun;42(3):151-5. doi: 10.1080\u002F00222891003697921.",{"pmid":154,"type":148,"citation":155},"17502467","Sicotte NL, Giesser BS, Tandon V, Klutch R, Steiner B, Drain AE, Shattuck DW, Hull L, Wang HJ, Elashoff RM, Swerdloff RS, Voskuhl RR. Testosterone treatment in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Arch Neurol. 2007 May;64(5):683-8. doi: 10.1001\u002Farchneur.64.5.683.",{"pmid":157,"type":148,"citation":158},"28681643","Young CA, Tennant A; TONiC Study Group. Sexual functioning in multiple sclerosis: Relationships with depression, fatigue and physical function. Mult Scler. 2017 Aug 1;23(9):1268-1275. doi: 10.1177\u002F1352458516675749. Epub 2016 Nov 1.",{"pmid":160,"type":148,"citation":161},"27355400","Cunningham GR, Stephens-Shields AJ, Rosen RC, Wang C, Bhasin S, Matsumoto AM, Parsons JK, Gill TM, Molitch ME, Farrar JT, Cella D, Barrett-Connor E, Cauley JA, Cifelli D, Crandall JP, Ensrud KE, Gallagher L, Zeldow B, Lewis CE, Pahor M, Swerdloff RS, Hou X, Anton S, Basaria S, Diem SJ, Tabatabaie V, Ellenberg SS, Snyder PJ. Testosterone Treatment and Sexual Function in Older Men With Low Testosterone Levels. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2016 Aug;101(8):3096-104. doi: 10.1210\u002Fjc.2016-1645. Epub 2016 Jun 29.",{"pmid":163,"type":148,"citation":164},"17048032","Yassin AA, Saad F. Treatment of sexual dysfunction of hypogonadal patients with long-acting testosterone undecanoate (Nebido). World J Urol. 2006 Dec;24(6):639-44. doi: 10.1007\u002Fs00345-006-0120-0.",[],{"nct_id":4,"conditions":167,"biomarkers":169},[20,19,168],"Testosterone Deficiency, CTCAE",[170],"Testosterone",{"nct_id":4,"found":172,"summary":173,"prompt_version":182},true,{"design":174,"status":175,"heading":6,"summary":176,"follow_up":177,"word_count":178,"commitments":179,"compensation":180,"drugs_mentioned":181},"This is an interventional study with 20 planned participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.","completed","This study is looking at how a self-injected testosterone treatment called XYOSTED 75 mg might help men with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who also have low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Researchers want to see if XYOSTED improves erectile function, and they will measure this using three different questionnaires (ADAM, SHIM, and MSHQ-SF) after 12 weeks of treatment. To join, you must be a man aged 18 or older with a definite MS diagnosis, low testosterone (below 300 ng\u002Fdl on two separate blood tests), and currently experiencing issues with erectile function and libido. You also cannot be in an MS relapse. The study aims to enroll 20 participants, but its current status is unclear.","Your erectile function will be measured at 12 weeks after starting treatment.",112,"You would receive weekly XYOSTED injections for 3 months and attend 3 study visits over that time. These visits include blood samples, questionnaires, and a rectal exam if you are 55 or older.","Not stated in the trial record.",[],"v2"]