The objective of the study is to assess and compare the preliminary efficacy, safety and tolerability of fispemifene 300 mg and placebo given once daily for 4 weeks in the treatment of hypogonadal men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that are on oral glucocorticoid therapy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
15
once daily for 4 weeks
Change in morning total testosterone levels
Time frame: from baseline to Week 4 (end of therapy)
Change in total testosterone levels
Time frame: from baseline to Weeks 2 and 6
Change in free testosterone, calculated free testosterone, and DHT
Time frame: from baseline to Weeks 2, 4, and 6
Change in SHBG, E2, LH, FSH, and testosterone/E2 ratio
Time frame: from baseline to Weeks 2, 4, and 6
Change in serum lipid levels
Time frame: from screening to Week 4
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