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Cycled Testosterone Replacement Study

NCT00957528

RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindPrevention

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether testosterone (male hormone) therapy is effective if administered in a cyclic fashion (periodic dosing) compared to continuous dosing in men aged 60 to 85 years. Effectiveness will be determined based on improvements in body composition, muscle metabolism, muscle strength, and bone metabolism.

Timeline

Start
2006-01
Primary completion
2008-12
Completion
2008-12

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Testosterone Small molecule 100 mg Intramuscular

Indications