The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of testosterone replacement in hypogonadal men on exercise tolerance and cardiac rehabilitation after an acute myocardial infarction.
Testosterone deficiency can decrease muscle strength. The researchers will replace testosterone in hypogonadal men undergoing rehabilitation exercises after heart attack.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Testosterone Cypionate Intramuscular injections will be administered weekly
Normal Saline Intramuscular injections will be administered weekly
Mission Fitness-Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, Texas, United States
Metabolic Equivalent
Time frame: 12 weeks
6 minute walk test
Time frame: 12 weeks
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