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The effects of oral Sildenafil citrate on semen parameters

The Survey of oral Sildenafil citrate and placebo effects on semen parameters in patients with idiopathic infertility

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201611291853N12
Enrollment
84
Registered
2017-02-10
Start date
2015-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Idiopathic infertility. Condition 2: Erectile Dysfunction. Male infertility Failure of genital response

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Sildenafil citrate 50 mg tablet, one dose, made in Iran. Intervention 2: Control group: Placebo 50 mg tablet, one dose, made in Iran.
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Intervention group: Sildenafil citrate 50 mg tablet, one dose, made in Iran
Control group: Placebo 50 mg tablet, one dose, made in Iran

Sponsors

Urology Research Centre, Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
25 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age range 25 to 40 years; normal erectile function; no history of acute febrile disease; no history of related drug use within 3 months before study Exclusion criteria: Any factor that causes the testicles to get in contact with high temperatures includes long hot bath, sauna, bakery and other high-risk jobs; people with a history of seasonal allergies and sensitivities; consumption of alcohol, cocaine and certain medications, such as cimetidine, spironolactone, erythromycin, corticosteroids and methylxanthines such as theophylline, pentoxifylline and aminophylline and especially nitrates; history of testicular trauma or surgery; cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure and/or diabetes mellitus; consumption of hypertension drugs; consumption of drugs for the treatment of infertility

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ejaculation Volume. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Sperm Concentration. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Sperm Count. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Sperm Motility. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Sperm Vitality. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Sperm Morphology. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sperm forward progression. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Appearance of Semen. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Sperm ph. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Semen viscosity. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.;Liquefaction. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days later, one hour after taking the drug or placebo and again a week later with an interval of one hour after drug or placebo (in general, it will be measured 3 times). Method of measurement: Semen analysis.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Soheil Kiyanfar

Urology Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences

urc1384@yahoo.com+98 13 3352 5259

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026