Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction (NCT NCT01122264)

NCT ID: NCT01122264

Last Updated: 2012-10-19

Results Overview

Time to discontinuation of randomized treatment was defined as the number of days from randomization until the day the participant discontinued the randomized treatment. Discontinuation of randomized treatment was defined as switching between the 3 study treatments (tadalafil on demand, tadalafil once a day, or sildenafil citrate on demand) or discontinuing from all treatments. A change of dose within the same treatment was not considered switching of treatment. This outcome measure was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier product-limit method.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

770 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline up to 334 days

Results posted on

2012-10-19

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
252
257
261
Overall Study
Received at Least 1 Dose of Study Drug
250
257
260
Overall Study
COMPLETED
220
228
214
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
32
29
47

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
6
5
7
Overall Study
Death
1
0
0
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
5
9
13
Overall Study
Entry Criteria Not Met
1
0
0
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
7
7
9
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
6
6
16
Overall Study
Physician Decision
3
1
1
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
3
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Study in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=252 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=257 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=261 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Total
n=770 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
53.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.57 • n=5 Participants
52.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.69 • n=7 Participants
53.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.76 • n=5 Participants
53.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.66 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
252 Participants
n=5 Participants
257 Participants
n=7 Participants
261 Participants
n=5 Participants
770 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
248 Participants
n=5 Participants
251 Participants
n=7 Participants
254 Participants
n=5 Participants
753 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Portugal
6 participants
n=5 Participants
5 participants
n=7 Participants
7 participants
n=5 Participants
18 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
France
99 participants
n=5 Participants
102 participants
n=7 Participants
100 participants
n=5 Participants
301 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Greece
9 participants
n=5 Participants
8 participants
n=7 Participants
9 participants
n=5 Participants
26 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Poland
15 participants
n=5 Participants
16 participants
n=7 Participants
16 participants
n=5 Participants
47 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Spain
48 participants
n=5 Participants
49 participants
n=7 Participants
52 participants
n=5 Participants
149 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Romania
20 participants
n=5 Participants
22 participants
n=7 Participants
21 participants
n=5 Participants
63 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
45 participants
n=5 Participants
45 participants
n=7 Participants
47 participants
n=5 Participants
137 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
10 participants
n=5 Participants
10 participants
n=7 Participants
9 participants
n=5 Participants
29 participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline up to 334 days

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants.

Time to discontinuation of randomized treatment was defined as the number of days from randomization until the day the participant discontinued the randomized treatment. Discontinuation of randomized treatment was defined as switching between the 3 study treatments (tadalafil on demand, tadalafil once a day, or sildenafil citrate on demand) or discontinuing from all treatments. A change of dose within the same treatment was not considered switching of treatment. This outcome measure was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier product-limit method.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=252 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=257 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=261 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Time to Discontinuation of Randomized Treatment
NA days
Interval 187.0 to
The median and the 95% confidence interval were not estimable because an insufficient number of participants reached the event at the time of the data cutoff.
130 days
Interval 113.0 to
The 95% confidence interval was not estimable because an insufficient number of participants reached the event at the time of the data cutoff.
67 days
Interval 64.0 to 77.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline IIEF-EF observation.

Self-reported EF score over past 4 weeks. Items 1-5 scores range from 0 (no sexual activity) to 5 (high EF). Item 15 score ranges from 1 (very low confidence to get/keep erection) to 5 (very high confidence). Total scores range from 1 to 30; lower scores denote greater erectile dysfunction severity. Least Squares Mean changes from baseline to endpoint for each visit from repeated measures analysis included terms for baseline score, treatment group, country, baseline\*treatment (if p\<0.10), visit, and visit\*treatment. Correlation matrix for repeated observations assumed to be unstructured.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=241 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=250 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Erectile Function (EF) Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 24 (n=141, 116, 81)
10.70 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.43
10.01 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.45
11.05 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.49
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Erectile Function (EF) Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 4
7.92 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.44
8.60 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.43
8.86 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.43
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Erectile Function (EF) Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 8 (n=231, 232, 232)
8.98 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.45
9.08 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.45
9.70 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.44
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Erectile Function (EF) Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 16 (n=167, 146, 101)
10.60 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.41
9.93 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.42
10.56 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.45

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline IIEF Orgasmic Function observation.

Self-reported orgasmic function on the IIEF over past 4 weeks and consists of 2 questions (items 9 and 10). Each question is rated on a scale from 0 (no sexual stimulation) to 5 (almost always/always). Total scores range from 0 to 10; lower scores represent lower orgasmic function. Least Squares Mean changes from baseline to endpoint for each visit were from a repeated measures analysis and included terms for baseline score, treatment group, country, baseline\*treatment (if p\<0.10), visit, and visit\*treatment. The correlation matrix for the repeated observations was assumed to be unstructured.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=241 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=250 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Orgasmic Function Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 4
1.64 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
1.75 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
1.92 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Orgasmic Function Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 16 (n=167, 146, 101)
2.37 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
2.25 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
2.66 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.17
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Orgasmic Function Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 8 (n=231, 232, 232)
1.77 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
2.08 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
2.26 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Orgasmic Function Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 24 (n=141, 116, 81)
2.55 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
2.48 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
2.62 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.18

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline IIEF Sexual Desire observation.

Self-reported sexual desire on IIEF over past 4 weeks; comprises 2 questions (items 11 and 12). Each question rated on a scale from 1 (almost never or low/no sexual desire) to 5 (almost always or very high sexual desire). Total scores range: 2 to 10; lower numerical scores denote lower sexual desire. Least Squares Mean changes from baseline to endpoint for each visit from repeated measures analysis and included terms for baseline score, treatment group, country, baseline\*treatment (if p\<0.10), visit, and visit\*treatment. Correlation matrix for repeated observations assumed to be unstructured.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=244 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=250 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=249 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Sexual Desire Domain
Change from Baseline to 16 Weeks (n=167, 146, 101)
1.15 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.12
0.87 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.12
1.07 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.14
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Sexual Desire Domain
Change from Baseline to 24 Weeks (n=140, 117, 81)
1.19 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.12
0.78 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.13
1.29 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.14
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Sexual Desire Domain
Change from Baseline to 4 Weeks
0.77 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.10
0.75 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.10
0.69 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.10
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Sexual Desire Domain
Change from Baseline to 8 Weeks (n=230, 232, 232)
0.96 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.11
0.90 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.11
0.87 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.11

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline SEP observation.

Participant-assessed diary. Has 5 questions (Question\[Q\]1:erection achievement, Q2:successful penetration, Q3:successful intercourse, Q4:satisfied with erection, and Q5:satisfied with sexual experience) for each sexual encounter made over specified period of time. SEP Q1-Q5 scores determined as percentage of 'Yes' responses to each of 5 questions out of all sexual attempts recorded during the time period. Least Squares Mean changes from baseline to endpoint for each visit from a repeated measures analysis included terms for baseline score, treatment group, country, visit, and visit\*treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=242 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=246 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=248 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q1:Change from Baseline to 4 Weeks
14.50 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 11.82 to 17.18
18.49 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 15.83 to 21.14
18.41 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 15.77 to 21.05
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q1:Change from Baseline to 8 Weeks (n=224,231,229)
16.62 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 14.05 to 19.19
19.88 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 17.33 to 22.43
20.41 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 17.87 to 22.96
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q1:Change from Baseline to 16 Weeks (n=166,146,99)
18.46 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 16.02 to 20.89
19.19 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 16.72 to 21.67
20.58 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 17.9 to 23.27
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q1:Change from Baseline to 24 Weeks (n=139,115,81)
19.97 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 17.78 to 22.15
19.60 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 17.33 to 21.86
20.34 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 17.94 to 22.74
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q2:Change from Baseline to 4 Weeks
27.48 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 23.77 to 31.19
28.56 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 24.87 to 32.24
29.64 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 25.96 to 33.31
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q2:Change from Baseline to 8 Weeks (n=224,231,229)
31.16 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 27.57 to 34.76
31.66 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 28.09 to 35.22
34.08 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 30.52 to 37.64
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q2:Change from Baseline to 16 Weeks (n=166,146,99)
32.76 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 29.38 to 36.14
32.76 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 29.33 to 36.2
36.07 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 32.38 to 39.76
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q2:Change from Baseline to 24 Weeks (n=139,115,81)
35.83 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 32.71 to 38.94
34.70 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 31.48 to 37.92
35.93 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 32.51 to 39.35
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q3:Change from Baseline to 4 Weeks
41.52 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 36.79 to 46.26
41.76 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 37.05 to 46.47
44.45 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 39.76 to 49.13
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q3:Change from Baseline to 8 Weeks (n=224,231,229)
47.45 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 42.65 to 52.26
44.58 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 39.8 to 49.35
52.11 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 47.36 to 56.86
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q3:Change from Baseline to 16 Weeks (n=166,146,99)
54.26 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 49.86 to 58.67
50.62 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 46.14 to 55.11
56.96 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 52.1 to 61.82
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q3:Change from Baseline to 24 Weeks (n=139,115,81)
56.39 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 51.89 to 60.89
53.83 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 49.13 to 58.53
56.28 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 51.18 to 61.38
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q4:Change from Baseline to 4 Weeks
49.59 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 44.22 to 54.97
51.78 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 46.44 to 57.12
51.45 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 46.13 to 56.76
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q4:Change from Baseline to 8 Weeks (n=224,231,229)
60.86 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 55.37 to 66.36
55.59 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 50.14 to 61.05
59.28 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 53.85 to 64.71
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q4:Change from Baseline to 16 Weeks (n=166,146,99)
66.17 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 60.92 to 71.43
63.00 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 57.64 to 68.36
66.48 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 60.65 to 72.31
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q4:Change from Baseline to 24 Weeks (n=139,115,81)
72.67 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 67.46 to 77.89
68.06 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 62.58 to 73.54
69.04 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 63.06 to 75.02
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q5:Change from Baseline to 4 Weeks
46.12 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 40.79 to 51.46
45.71 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 40.41 to 51.01
49.63 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 44.35 to 54.9
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q5:Change from Baseline to 8 Weeks (n=224,231,229)
53.92 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 48.46 to 59.37
50.06 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 44.65 to 55.47
55.73 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 50.33 to 61.13
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q5:Change from Baseline to 16 Weeks (n=166,146,99)
61.57 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 56.26 to 66.88
54.56 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 49.16 to 59.96
62.40 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 56.55 to 68.25
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP)
Q5:Change from Baseline to 24 Weeks (n=139,115,81)
65.45 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 60.29 to 70.6
62.17 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 56.78 to 67.57
66.57 percentage of "yes" responses
Interval 60.72 to 72.42

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants. The last available GAQ assessment for each participant was used in the analysis.

The GAQ consists of 2 Yes/No/No Response (No Respo) questions. GAQ Question (Q)1: Has the treatment you have been taking during this study improved your erections? GAQ Q2: Has the treatment improved your ability to engage in sexual activity?

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=252 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=257 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=261 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Global Assessment Questions (GAQ)
Q2: Treatment improved ability to engage? No Respo
29 participants
36 participants
49 participants
Global Assessment Questions (GAQ)
Q1:Treatment improved erections? Yes
218 participants
219 participants
203 participants
Global Assessment Questions (GAQ)
Q1:Treatment improved erections? No
20 participants
23 participants
34 participants
Global Assessment Questions (GAQ)
Q1: Treatment improved erections? No Response
14 participants
15 participants
24 participants
Global Assessment Questions (GAQ)
Q2:Treatment improved ability to engage? Yes
209 participants
214 participants
204 participants
Global Assessment Questions (GAQ)
Q2:Treatment improved ability to engage? No
14 participants
7 participants
8 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline through 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who switched erectile dysfunction medication and had a baseline and post-baseline observation.

The number of times participants switched erectile dysfunction medication within the 3 treatments being studied (tadalafil on demand, tadalafil once a day, or sildenafil citrate on demand).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=87 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=120 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=151 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Number of Treatment Switches
1.2 number of treatment switches
Standard Deviation 0.4
1.2 number of treatment switches
Standard Deviation 0.5
1.3 number of treatment switches
Standard Deviation 0.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline through 24 weeks

Population: All randomly assigned participants were included in the analysis.

Results are reported as the number of participants per sequence of study medications (tadalafil on demand, tadalafil once a day, or sildenafil citrate on demand) that were taken as a result of switching treatments. The Other Treatment Sequence reports the number of participants per sequence of study medications that were taken as a result of switching treatments more than once. The number of participants who did not switch is also reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=770 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Change
No Treatment Intake
3 participants
Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Change
No Switch
409 participants
Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Change
From Once a Day to Any On Demand
95 participants
Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Change
From Any On Demand to Once a Day
84 participants
Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Change
From Any On Demand to Any On Demand
97 participants
Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Change
Returning Back to Randomized Treatment
35 participants
Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Change
Other Treatment Sequence
47 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline through 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants.

The reported reasons for a decision to discontinue from initial randomized treatment prior to Week 24 are reported. Discontinuation of randomized treatment was defined as switching between the 3 study treatments (tadalafil on demand, tadalafil once a day, or sildenafil citrate on demand) or discontinuing from all treatments. A change of dose within the same treatment was not considered as switching of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=252 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=257 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=261 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Slow onset of action
5 participants
9 participants
10 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Completed treatment
1 participants
1 participants
1 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Lack of efficacy (hardness of erection)
46 participants
55 participants
55 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Lack of efficacy (duration of erection)
7 participants
11 participants
24 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Participant discontinuation from the trial
11 participants
11 participants
14 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Lack of confidence in medication working each time
3 participants
5 participants
2 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Adverse event
7 participants
10 participants
16 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Feel medication controls my sexual life
1 participants
0 participants
7 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Participant did not take any study drug
2 participants
0 participants
1 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Non-desired spontaneous erections
2 participants
4 participants
0 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Participants without discontinuation event
146 participants
122 participants
89 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Time constraints due to short drug action window
1 participants
0 participants
11 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Partner's request
0 participants
2 participants
3 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Don't want to take a pill every day
0 participants
27 participants
0 participants
Reasons for Discontinuation of Randomized Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Prefer a pill every day, not on demand
20 participants
0 participants
28 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks up to 334 days

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who completed the 8-week randomized treatment.

The differences in time between the 8-week time point and the discontinuation of all study treatments (that is, discontinuation from the study and not switching to another treatment) are reported by the median (95% confidence interval). Duration was measured as the number of days from Week 8 to the date of the last dose of the study drug. This outcome measure was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier product-limit method.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=234 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=238 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=236 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Number of Days From the 8-Week Study Visit to the Time the Participant Discontinues From All Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) Inhibitor Treatments
NA days
The median and the 95% confidence interval were not estimable because an insufficient number of participants reached the event at the time of the data cutoff.
NA days
Interval 200.0 to
The median and the 95% confidence interval were not estimable because an insufficient number of participants reached the event at the time of the data cutoff.
187 days
Interval 165.0 to
The 95% confidence interval was not estimable because an insufficient number of participants reached the event at the time of the data cutoff.

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline IIEF Intercourse Satisfaction observation.

Self-reported intercourse satisfaction score over past 4 weeks (1 intercourse attempt item, 2 intercourse satisfaction items). Each item range: 0 (no intercourse attempts/no satisfaction) to 5 (more attempts/high satisfaction). Total scores range: 0-15; lower scores=lower intercourse satisfaction. Least Squares Mean changes from baseline to endpoint for each visit from repeated measures analysis and included terms for baseline score, treatment group, country, baseline\*treatment (if p\<0.10), visit, and visit\*treatment. Correlation matrix for repeated observations assumed to be unstructured.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=242 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Intercourse Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 4
3.21 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
3.22 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
3.53 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Intercourse Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 8 (n=231, 232, 232)
3.69 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
3.15 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
3.95 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Intercourse Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 16 (n=167, 146, 101)
4.38 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.20
3.60 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.21
4.41 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.23
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Intercourse Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 24 (n=141, 116, 81)
4.48 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.21
3.71 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.22
4.70 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.24

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline IIEF Overall Satisfaction observation.

Self-reported overall satisfaction on the IIEF over past 4 weeks and consists of 2 questions (items 13 and 14), each rated on a scale from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). Total scores range from 2 to 10; lower numerical scores represent lower overall satisfaction. Least Squares Mean changes from baseline to endpoint for each visit were from a repeated measures analysis and included terms for baseline score, treatment group, country, baseline\*treatment (if p\<0.10), visit, and visit\*treatment. The correlation matrix for the repeated observations was assumed to be unstructured.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=245 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=250 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Overall Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 4
2.46 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
2.58 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
2.72 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Overall Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 8 (n=230, 231, 233)
2.80 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
2.85 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
2.98 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Overall Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 16 (n=167, 145, 101)
3.34 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
3.09 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
3.48 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.17
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16 and 24 Weeks of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Overall Satisfaction Domain
Change from Baseline to Week 24 (n=141, 116, 81)
3.50 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
3.24 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.16
3.41 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline EDITS observation.

The participant questionnaire consists of 11 questions. Each question is rated on a scale of 0 (extremely low treatment satisfaction) to 4 (extremely high treatment satisfaction). The EDITS summary score was obtained by adding each individual result for all questions, dividing by the number of questions answered (mean satisfaction score), then multiplying by 25, thus obtaining a score range from 0 (extremely low treatment satisfaction) to 100 (extremely high satisfaction). Least Squares Mean changes were adjusted for treatment group, country, visit, and visit\*treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=246 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=252 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=249 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) Questionnaire at 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks
EDITS at Week 4
72.36 units on a scale
Interval 69.64 to 75.08
75.20 units on a scale
Interval 72.51 to 77.9
71.98 units on a scale
Interval 69.28 to 74.67
Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) Questionnaire at 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks
EDITS at Week 8 (n=231, 235, 231)
75.28 units on a scale
Interval 72.51 to 78.05
76.64 units on a scale
Interval 73.88 to 79.39
72.74 units on a scale
Interval 69.99 to 75.49
Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) Questionnaire at 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks
EDITS at Week 16 (n=168, 147, 100)
79.64 units on a scale
Interval 77.0 to 82.29
77.66 units on a scale
Interval 74.97 to 80.35
76.64 units on a scale
Interval 73.71 to 79.56
Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) Questionnaire at 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks
EDITS at Week 24 (n=141, 118, 80)
81.01 units on a scale
Interval 78.44 to 83.58
78.75 units on a scale
Interval 76.1 to 81.41
77.98 units on a scale
Interval 75.09 to 80.87

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline PAIRS observation.

The PAIRS is a 23-item scale that assesses broader psychological/interpersonal outcomes associated with erectile dysfunction and its treatment. Each question is rated on a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). The scale consists of 3 domains: Sexual Self-Confidence (items 1-6), Spontaneity domain (items 7-15), and Time Concerns (items 16-23). The average domain score for each domain was calculated by adding the nonmissing items for the respective domain, then dividing by the number of nonmissing items for the respective domain. Each average domain score ranged from 1 to 4. Higher scores represent the following: greater sexual self-confidence (better outcome); greater spontaneity (better outcome); higher time concerns (worse outcome). The Least Squares Mean changes were adjusted for treatment group, country, baseline IIEF-EF severity, baseline domain score, and baseline domain score\*treatment (if p\<0.10).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=252 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=257 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=261 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 24 Week Endpoint of the Sexual Self-Confidence, Spontaneity, and Time Concerns Domains (23-items) of the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationships Scale (PAIRS)
Sexual Self-Confidence Domain (n=196, 203, 185)
0.93 units on a scale
Interval 0.83 to 1.03
0.90 units on a scale
Interval 0.81 to 1.0
0.73 units on a scale
Interval 0.64 to 0.83
Change From Baseline to 24 Week Endpoint of the Sexual Self-Confidence, Spontaneity, and Time Concerns Domains (23-items) of the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationships Scale (PAIRS)
Spontaneity Domain (n=197, 202, 186)
0.13 units on a scale
Interval 0.07 to 0.2
0.11 units on a scale
Interval 0.04 to 0.18
0.02 units on a scale
Interval -0.05 to 0.09
Change From Baseline to 24 Week Endpoint of the Sexual Self-Confidence, Spontaneity, and Time Concerns Domains (23-items) of the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationships Scale (PAIRS)
Time Concerns Domain (n=196, 200, 184)
-0.08 units on a scale
Interval -0.16 to -0.01
-0.20 units on a scale
Interval -0.27 to -0.12
0.04 units on a scale
Interval -0.03 to 0.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline SEAR Sexual Relationship observation.

SEAR assesses psychosocial outcomes in men with erectile dysfunction. Sexual Relationship domain consists of 8 items (items 1-8). Items 2-8 are rated on a scale of 1 (Never) to 5 (Always), whereas item 1 is reverse scored (1=Always and 5=Never). The domain score was computed by summing its respective items, then transforming it into a 0 (least favorable) to 100 (most favorable) scale. Transformed score = 100 x \[(actual raw score - lowest possible raw score)/possible raw score range\]. Least Squares Mean changes adjusted for baseline score, treatment group, country, visit, and visit\*treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=244 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=250 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=246 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 16 (n=167, 146, 101)
37.59 units on a scale
Interval 34.58 to 40.61
32.90 units on a scale
Interval 29.84 to 35.96
37.32 units on a scale
Interval 34.03 to 40.6
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 24 (n=140, 117, 81)
39.37 units on a scale
Interval 36.31 to 42.43
34.96 units on a scale
Interval 31.79 to 38.13
37.46 units on a scale
Interval 34.05 to 40.87
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 8 (n=230, 232, 231)
31.42 units on a scale
Interval 28.23 to 34.61
31.07 units on a scale
Interval 27.9 to 34.24
31.15 units on a scale
Interval 27.99 to 34.31
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Sexual Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 4
27.65 units on a scale
Interval 24.65 to 30.65
29.26 units on a scale
Interval 26.29 to 32.23
29.50 units on a scale
Interval 26.53 to 32.48

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline SEAR Confidence observation.

SEAR assesses psychosocial outcomes in men with erectile dysfunction. Confidence domain measures improvement in confidence; 2 subscales (6 items: Self-Esteem \[items 9-12\]; Overall Relationship \[items 13-14\]). Each item range: 1 (Never) to 5 (Always); item 11 reverse scored. Domain score=sum of domain's respective items, then transformed into 0 (least favorable) to 100 (most favorable) scale. Transformed score=100x\[(actual raw score-lowest possible raw score)/possible raw score range\]. Least Squares Mean change adjusted for baseline score, treatment group, country, visit, and visit\*treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=245 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=247 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Confidence Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 4
23.43 units on a scale
Interval 20.32 to 26.54
23.04 units on a scale
Interval 19.96 to 26.13
25.03 units on a scale
Interval 21.94 to 28.12
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Confidence Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 8 (n=230, 233, 232)
26.97 units on a scale
Interval 23.83 to 30.11
26.10 units on a scale
Interval 22.97 to 29.22
27.14 units on a scale
Interval 24.03 to 30.25
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Confidence Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 16 (n=167, 147, 100)
33.15 units on a scale
Interval 30.28 to 36.02
28.33 units on a scale
Interval 25.41 to 31.25
31.86 units on a scale
Interval 28.71 to 35.0
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Confidence Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 24 (n=140, 116, 81)
33.74 units on a scale
Interval 30.64 to 36.84
30.42 units on a scale
Interval 27.21 to 33.63
31.66 units on a scale
Interval 28.21 to 35.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline SEAR Self-Esteem observation.

SEAR assesses psychosocial outcomes in men with erectile dysfunction. The Self-Esteem domain consists of 4 items (items 9-12), each rated on a scale of 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). Item 11 is reverse scored (1=Always and 5=Never). The domain score was computed by summing its respective items, then transforming it into a 0 (least favorable) to 100 (most favorable) scale. The transformed score = 100 x \[(actual raw score - lowest possible raw score)/possible raw score range\]. Least Squares Mean changes were adjusted for baseline score, treatment group, country, visit, and visit\*treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=245 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=247 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Self Esteem Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to 4 Weeks
25.18 units on a scale
Interval 21.95 to 28.41
24.10 units on a scale
Interval 20.9 to 27.3
26.59 units on a scale
Interval 23.39 to 29.79
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Self Esteem Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to 8 Weeks (n=230, 233, 233)
29.14 units on a scale
Interval 25.93 to 32.35
27.80 units on a scale
Interval 24.6 to 30.99
28.92 units on a scale
Interval 25.75 to 32.1
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Self Esteem Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to 24 Weeks (n=140, 116, 81)
35.86 units on a scale
Interval 32.59 to 39.12
31.14 units on a scale
Interval 27.75 to 34.52
33.52 units on a scale
Interval 29.88 to 37.16
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Self Esteem Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to 16 Weeks (n=167, 147, 100)
35.23 units on a scale
Interval 32.2 to 38.26
29.46 units on a scale
Interval 26.37 to 32.55
33.85 units on a scale
Interval 30.5 to 37.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 4, 8, 16, and 24 weeks

Population: The analysis included all randomly assigned participants who had a baseline and post-baseline SEAR Overall Relationship observation.

SEAR assesses psychosocial outcomes in men with erectile dysfunction. The Overall Relationship domain consists of 2 items (items 13-14), each rated on a scale of 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). The domain score was computed by summing its respective items, then transforming it into a 0 (least favorable) to 100 (most favorable) scale. The transformed score = 100 x \[(actual raw score - lowest possible raw score)/possible raw score range\]. Least Squares Mean changes were adjusted for baseline score, treatment group, country, visit, and visit\*treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=244 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=251 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=247 Participants
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Overall Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 4
19.92 units on a scale
Interval 16.41 to 23.44
21.10 units on a scale
Interval 17.63 to 24.57
22.00 units on a scale
Interval 18.52 to 25.48
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Overall Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 8 (n=229, 232, 232)
22.75 units on a scale
Interval 19.19 to 26.31
22.96 units on a scale
Interval 19.43 to 26.5
23.74 units on a scale
Interval 20.22 to 27.27
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Overall Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 16 (n=166, 147, 100)
29.63 units on a scale
Interval 26.46 to 32.79
26.96 units on a scale
Interval 23.74 to 30.17
28.57 units on a scale
Interval 25.07 to 32.08
Change From Baseline to 4, 8, 16, and 24 Weeks of the Overall Relationship Domain of the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) Questionnaire
Change from Baseline to Week 24 (n=139, 116, 81)
30.28 units on a scale
Interval 26.93 to 33.62
29.93 units on a scale
Interval 26.43 to 33.43
28.74 units on a scale
Interval 24.93 to 32.56

Adverse Events

Tadalafil On Demand

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 106 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Tadalafil Once a Day

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 80 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sildenafil Citrate On Demand

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 103 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=250 participants at risk
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=257 participants at risk
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=260 participants at risk
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Pulmonary sequestration
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
0.00%
0/250
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/260
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis acute
0.00%
0/250
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/260
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.00%
0/250
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/260
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatobiliary disorders
0.00%
0/250
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/260
Infections and infestations
Diverticulitis
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations
0.80%
2/250 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Infections and infestations
Parotitis
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
0.00%
0/250
0.00%
0/257
0.38%
1/260 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
0.00%
0/250
0.00%
0/257
0.38%
1/260 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Intervertebral disc protrusion
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 5
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 5
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Colon cancer metastatic
0.00%
0/250
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/260
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
0.80%
2/250 • Number of events 2
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.38%
1/260 • Number of events 2
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Oesophageal neoplasm
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Pituitary tumour benign
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancer
0.00%
0/250
0.00%
0/257
0.38%
1/260 • Number of events 2
Psychiatric disorders
Completed suicide
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal and urinary disorders
0.00%
0/250
0.00%
0/257
0.38%
1/260 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
0.00%
0/250
0.00%
0/257
0.38%
1/260 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Surgical and medical procedures
Spinal laminectomy
0.00%
0/250
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/260
Surgical and medical procedures
Surgical and medical procedures
0.00%
0/250
0.39%
1/257 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/260
Vascular disorders
Vascular disorders
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260
Vascular disorders
Venous insufficiency
0.40%
1/250 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/257
0.00%
0/260

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Tadalafil On Demand
n=250 participants at risk
Participants were instructed to take a 10-milligram (mg) or 20-mg tablet of tadalafil orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Tadalafil Once a Day
n=257 participants at risk
Participants were instructed to take a 5-mg or 2.5-mg tablet of tadalafil orally once a day for 24 weeks.
Sildenafil Citrate On Demand
n=260 participants at risk
Participants were instructed to take a 50-mg, 100-mg, or 25-mg tablet of sildenafil citrate orally on demand, with a maximum of 4 tablets per week (and no more than 1 tablet per day) for 24 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
8.4%
21/250 • Number of events 52
11.7%
30/257 • Number of events 79
3.8%
10/260 • Number of events 32
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations
6.8%
17/250 • Number of events 27
3.9%
10/257 • Number of events 22
3.8%
10/260 • Number of events 17
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
17.6%
44/250 • Number of events 117
7.4%
19/257 • Number of events 51
15.4%
40/260 • Number of events 110
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Intentional overdose
6.4%
16/250 • Number of events 40
1.9%
5/257 • Number of events 12
3.1%
8/260 • Number of events 26
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Overdose
8.4%
21/250 • Number of events 56
3.1%
8/257 • Number of events 24
8.8%
23/260 • Number of events 63
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
6.4%
16/250 • Number of events 45
6.6%
17/257 • Number of events 33
3.5%
9/260 • Number of events 20
Nervous system disorders
Headache
4.0%
10/250 • Number of events 30
5.4%
14/257 • Number of events 32
8.8%
23/260 • Number of events 49
Nervous system disorders
Nervous system disorders
5.6%
14/250 • Number of events 36
7.4%
19/257 • Number of events 41
10.4%
27/260 • Number of events 60
Vascular disorders
Vascular disorders
4.4%
11/250 • Number of events 37
1.2%
3/257 • Number of events 7
6.5%
17/260 • Number of events 46

Additional Information

Chief Medical Officer

Eli Lilly and Company

Phone: 800-545-5979

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: GT60