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Hormone Therapy

Testosterone + Exercise for Burns

N/A

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 5 years

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether testosterone can help improve muscle mass and strength in men with burns.

Who is the study for?

Men with burn injuries can join this trial if they don't have prostate cancer, a PSA level over 4.0 micrograms/L, serious heart conditions like unstable angina or recent heart attacks, uncontrolled high blood pressure on one medication, or certain arrhythmias. They must have second-degree burns covering a quantifiable area of their body.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing whether testosterone treatment helps men with burns build muscle protein and strength during hospital stay and recovery at home. It also looks at the added benefits when testosterone is combined with resistance exercise after leaving the hospital.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Possible side effects may include those commonly associated with testosterone therapy such as acne, sleep apnea, altered mood states (like aggression), breast swelling/tenderness, ankle swelling due to fluid retention, and potential stimulation of prostate tissue.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 5 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 5 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of TexasOTHER

187 Previous Clinical Trials

142,393 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Burns

31 Patients Enrolled for Burns

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)Lead Sponsor

537 Previous Clinical Trials

316,956 Total Patients Enrolled

Arny A. FerrandoStudy ChairUniversity of Texas

Media Library

Testosterone (Hormone Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT00006129 — N/A

Burns Clinical Trial 2023: Testosterone Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT00006129 — N/A

Testosterone (Hormone Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT00006129 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

To whom is this clinical experiment open?

"This research project is open to applicants aged 18-50 who have suffered burns. Cardiovascular health will be evaluated, as well any history of prostate cancer or related conditions like an elevated PSA levels beyond 4 micrograms/. Furthermore, the extent and severity of burn injuries must also accurately be determined."

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Are individuals being actively sought for participation in this experiment?

"Unfortunately, according to clinicaltrials.gov this research project is not currently seeking patients. This trial was first posted on June 1st 2000 and the last update came about in 2005. Although that's the case, there are 74 other studies recruiting participants at present time."

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Does the research permit elderly individuals to participate?

"Individuals aged between 18 and 50 who meet the criteria of this clinical trial are eligible to participate. There are 19 studies for minors, while elderly people in excess of 65 years old can join 58 different trials."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Randomized Study of Testosterone and Progressive Resistance Exercise in Men With Burn Injury

2000. "Randomized Study of Testosterone and Progressive Resistance Exercise in Men With Burn Injury". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00006129.

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