The Effects of Semaglutide vs Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Functional Hypogonadism and Sperm Quality in Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn whether semaglutide (treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity) can improve signs and symptoms of hypogonadism in men with type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypogonadism (a condition when levels of testosterone are decreased). The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Does semaglutide improve the quality of sperm? * Does semaglutide improve symptoms of hypogonadism as well as testosterone replacement? The researchers will compare semaglutide to testosterone replacement to see which drug better treats symptoms of hypogonadism. * The participants will receive testosterone replacement therapy (intramuscular injection every 10-12 weeks) or magnitude (subcutaneous injection once a week). * The treatment will last 24 weeks. * The participants will visit the clinic at the start and the end of the study. At the visit, the researchers will measure body weight and take a few blood samples. The participants will also be asked to complete several questionnaires and collect a sperm sample. The participants are free to terminate their participation in the study at any time without giving a reason.
Timeline
- Start
- 2020-09-20
- Primary completion
- 2023-05-11
- Completion
- 2023-06-30
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Semaglutide | Peptide | 1 mg | Subcutaneous |
| Comparator | Testosterone Undecanoate | Small molecule | 1000 mg | Intramuscular |