Safety and Efficacy of Silodosin in the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation

NCT ID: NCT02581826

Last Updated: 2016-01-05

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-10-31

Study Completion Date

2016-12-31

Brief Summary

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The objectives of the present study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Silodosin in a population of patients wih Premature Ejaculation (PE). Coupled with efficient diagnosis, it is hoped that the newer agent will improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from Premature Ejaculation (PE).

Detailed Description

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Premature Ejaculation (PE) is characterized as the most common sexual dysfunction in men with a prevalence of 21-33%. Based on the main theories about the pathophysiology of Premature Ejaculation (PE), the most commonly prescribed medications are topical anesthetics and serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It has been reported that the abnormal ejaculation of semen is a typical but rather infrequent side effect of some α1-adrenoceptor antagonists. Silodosin had the highest selectivity for the vas deferens compared with other α1-adrenoceptor antagonists.

Patients suitable for inclusion in the baseline period were those who (as part of the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT) questionnaire) rated their perceived control over ejaculation as 'moderately difficult', 'very difficult' or 'extremely difficult', and the other four items as 'about half the time', 'more than half the time' or 'almost always or always'. Patients completed the Index of Premature Ejaculation (IPE) and Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP) questionnaires, and rated the quality of their orgasm in response to the question: 'In general, how do you rate the orgasm you experience during sexual intercourse?' on a 5-point scale ('very poor', 'poor', 'satisfactory', 'good', 'very good'). Patients with a baseline Intravaginal Ejaculation Latency Time (IELT) of 2 minutes or less, as measured by a partner-held stopwatch, for at least two of the first three sexual encounters were eligible for randomization into the double-blind phase. In total of 40 eligible patients were randomized to receive double-blind treatment with 4 mg Silodosin or matched placebo for 3 months. One dose was to be taken 2 hours before anticipated sexual intercourse, and only one dose was allowed per 24-h period. Ejaculation-delaying techniques and behavioural therapy were to be avoided. Couples were instructed to attempt sexual intercourse four or more times per month during the 12-week treatment period (minimum of 24 h between doses of medication). During each sexual encounter, the Intravaginal Ejaculation Latency Time (IELT) was measured and recorded, together with efficacy and tolerability data. Ejaculation occurring before penetration was assigned an Intravaginal Ejaculation Latency Time (IELT) of 0 minute. The time noted on the stopwatch at this point was recorded as the duration of sexual intercourse until ejaculation or withdrawal. Patients returned to the clinic at 14-21 days intervals (visits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) at which the Index of Premature Ejaculation (IPE) and Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP) questionnaires were completed. Also, at visit 3 and 6 patients had a safety evaluation and rated the quality of their orgasms. Patients' satisfaction for the treatment was evaluated by Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGIC) in Premature Ejaculation (PE).

Conditions

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Premature Ejaculation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Silodosin

1. Silodosin capsules of 4 mg, oral: 4 mg once daily with a meal, total dosage 12 mg for 14-21 days.
2. This arm received Silodosin in the first intervention period and Placebo in the second period (after washout period of 14-21 days).
3. The patients received 4 mg of Silodosin 1 times a day, total dosage 12 mg for 14-21 days.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Silodosin

Intervention Type DRUG

α1-adrenoceptor antagonists are distributed not only in the bladder neck, urethra, and prostate, but also in the seminal vesicle and vas deferens. Specifically, the distribution of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) of α1-adrenoceptor antagonists in seminal vesicle and vas deferens is reported to be 75-97%. It is reasonable to use α1-adrenoceptor antagonists with high selectivity for patients with Premature Ejaculation (PE). A new highly selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonists, is strongly associated with dry ejaculation with loss of seminal emission. It had the highest selectivity for the vas deferens compared with other α1-adrenoceptor antagonists.The effectiveness of highly selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonists as a potential therapy for this class of patients was scarcely investigated.

Placebo

1. Placebo capsules of 4 mg, oral: 4 mg once daily with a meal, total dosage 12 mg for 14-21 days.
2. This arm received Placebo in the first period and Silodosin in the second period (after washout period of 14-21 days).
3. The patients received 4 mg of Placebo 1 times a day, total dosage 12 mg for 14-21 days.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

No column specified.

Interventions

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Silodosin

α1-adrenoceptor antagonists are distributed not only in the bladder neck, urethra, and prostate, but also in the seminal vesicle and vas deferens. Specifically, the distribution of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) of α1-adrenoceptor antagonists in seminal vesicle and vas deferens is reported to be 75-97%. It is reasonable to use α1-adrenoceptor antagonists with high selectivity for patients with Premature Ejaculation (PE). A new highly selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonists, is strongly associated with dry ejaculation with loss of seminal emission. It had the highest selectivity for the vas deferens compared with other α1-adrenoceptor antagonists.The effectiveness of highly selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonists as a potential therapy for this class of patients was scarcely investigated.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

No column specified.

Intervention Type DRUG

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Urief

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Premature Ejaculation (PE) diagnosed by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria.
* Stable heterosexual, monogamous relationships more than 3 months.
* Age of 20 years or order.
* Written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* α1-adrenoceptor antagonists within 4 weeks.
* Erectile dysfunction (ED) defined by an Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) score \< 21.
* History of physical or psychological disorder (patient or partner).
* Patient need to adjust dosage during the screening and treatment period, including tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
* Antidepressant therapy, local anaesthetic spray, intracavernosal injection or psychotherapy within 4 weeks.
* History of alcohol or drug abuse.
* Pregnant partners.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Cheng-Hsing Hsieh

Cheng-Hsing Hsieh

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Cheng-Hsing Hsieh, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

Locations

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Cheng-Hsing Hsieh

Taipei, Xindian, Taiwan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Taiwan

Central Contacts

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Cheng-Hsing Hsieh, MD

Role: CONTACT

+886-6628-9779 ext. 2240

Jih-Rong Yang, MSc

Role: CONTACT

+886-6628-9779 ext. 2240

Facility Contacts

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Jih-Rong Yang, MSc

Role: primary

+886-6628-9779 ext. 2240

Other Identifiers

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01-X15-058

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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