The purpose of this study is to investigate the pharmacokinetic properties of icariin, an active ingredient in the over-the-counter supplement, Horny Goat Weed.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the pharmacokinetic properties of icariin, an active ingredient in the over-the-counter supplement, Horny Goat Weed. Healthy volunteers will be randomly assigned to a 5 day course of icariin at 100 mg/day, 200 mg/day, 400 mg/day, or 800 mg/day, or a matching placebo. 24 hours of blood samples will be drawn for pharmacokinetic analysis. Side effects will be assessed for the full 5 days.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
24
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States
Blood concentration levels of icariin
Time frame: 24 hours
A-SEX
Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale for measuring side effects relating to sexual functioning.
Time frame: 5 days
SAFTEE
Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Events - to assess general side effects
Time frame: 5 days
PT/PTT levels
Prothrombin time/Partial thromboplastin time
Time frame: 5 days
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