Effect of Antiseizure Medication on Hormone Levels and Sexual Function in Men With Epilepsy

Antiseizure Medication-Induced Elevation of Serum Estradiol and Reproductive Dysfunction in Men With Epilepsy

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00179426

Enrollment

175

Registered

2005-09-16

Start date

1999-10-31

Completion date

2006-06-30

Last updated

2017-03-13

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Conditions

Epilepsy, Seizure Disorder

Keywords

Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism, Sexual Function, Epilepsy

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if antiseizure drugs affect hormone levels and sexual function in men with seizures.

Detailed description

This study involves donating two small tubes of blood for hormonal testing, which will be drawn at the same time as your routine blood draw for the monitoring of your antiseizure medication. You will also be asked to fill out a short confidential questionnaire regarding your sexual interest and function.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Time perspective

OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Must be a male between 18-50 years of age * Must have seizures * Must be on antiseizure medication for at least six months duration

Exclusion criteria

* Must not have taken hormones, major tranquilizers or antidepressants for at least 3 months

Countries

United States

Outcome results