Sleep Apnoea Hypogonadism- testosterone deficiency syndrome MedDRA version: 9.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10021011 Term: Hypogonadism male MedDRA version: 9.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10040977 Term: Sleep apnoea
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 20 hypogonadal men requiring Nebido therapy who have proven sleep apnoea syndrome Hypogonadism is defined as: Total testosterone of =65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The patients are ineligible for the study if there is a current or past history of: - Androgen dependent carcinoma of prostate or male mammary galnd -Liver tumours -Hypersensitivity to Nebido or any of its incipients -Symptoms or signs of prostatic enlargement -Polycythaemia (Haematocrit of 55% or more) -Any general systemic illness -Severe cardiac, hepatic or renal insufficiency or those deemed unable to comply with the requirements of the protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To determine the effects of NEBIDO therapy for hypogonadism on the parameters of sleep apnoea syndrome;Secondary Objective: To determine the effect of NEBIDO therapy on symptoms of hypogonadism such as dimished libido, erectile quality, mood changes, waist circumference and Body Mass Index To find out the tolerability of NEBIDO therapy in patients with sleep apnoea syndrome when given in physiological doses. ;Primary end point(s): -Improvement of daytime sleepiness by assessing the patient employing the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (before and after treatment) -Incidence of oxyhaemoglobin desturation dips of 4% or lower per hour -The sleep apnoea index (number of events per hour) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom