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A Randomised Study of Levitra to Treat Men With Erections Problems and Previously Untreated With Similar Therapy

Information source: Bayer
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Erectile Dysfunction

Intervention: Levitra (Vardenafil, BAY38-9456) (Drug); Placebo (Drug)

Phase: Phase 4

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Bayer

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Bayer Study Director, Study Director, Affiliation: Bayer

Summary

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of the phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5 inhibitor), vardenafil, in a broad population of subjects with erectile dysfunction of different aetiologies and severity, who have not been previously treated with a PDE5 inhibitor; Efficacy and safety was compared with placebo.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Flexible Dose, Multicentre Study of Levitra in a Broad Population of Men With Erectile Dysfunction and Previously Untreated With PDE5 Inhibitors

Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study

Primary outcome: Hierarchical significance testing was applied to the 3 primary efficacy parameters at the 5% significance level. Parameters were to be tested: GAQ first, Sexual Encounter Profile 3 second and SEP 2 third. SEP 3 will only be tested if GAQ is sign.

Secondary outcome:

International Index of Erectile Function

Treatment Satisfaction Scale

Other patient diary based variables

Safety and tolerability

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Male.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Males with erectile dysfunction according to the National Institute of Health (NIH)

Consensus statement (inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance

- Heterosexual relationship for more than 6 months

- Partner willing to complete the TSS

Exclusion Criteria:

- Primary hypoactive sexual desire

- History of myocardial infarction, stroke or life-threatening arrhythmia within the

prior 6 months

- Nitrate use

- Other exclusion criteria apply according to the Summary of Product Characteristics

Locations and Contacts

BRUXELLES 1000, Belgium

DRIESLINTER 3350, Belgium

GENK 3600, Belgium

LEUVEN 3000, Belgium

Gentofte DK-2820, Denmark

Naestved 4700, Denmark

Oulu 90100, Finland

Tampere 33100, Finland

Kerava 04250, Finland

MARSEILLE 13009, France

LYON 69000, France

MARSEILLE 13015, France

LILLE 59000, France

Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1DL, United Kingdom

Hamburg, Hamburg / 287 22299, Germany

Hamburg, Hamburg / 287 22303, Germany

Hamburg, Hamburg / 287 22177, Germany

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5AL, United Kingdom

Leipzig, Sachsen / 313 04249, Germany

Dresden, Sachsen / 313 01129, Germany

Meißen, Sachsen / 313 01662, Germany

Leisnig, Sachsen / 313 04703, Germany

Leipzig, Sachsen / 313 04105, Germany

Wahlstedt, Schleswig-Holstein / 306 23812, Germany

Harrislee, Schleswig-Holstein / 306 24955, Germany

Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9JL, United Kingdom

Hamilton, Strathclyde ML3 ODR, United Kingdom

Altenburg, Thüringen / 310 04600, Germany

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Starting date: May 2004
Ending date: January 2005
Last updated: April 27, 2008

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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