NCT01063855

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dapoxetine compared to placebo in men with premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction who are currently being treated with a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (ie, sildenafil, vardenafil, or tadalafil) for erectile dysfunction.

Trial Health

98
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
495

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2010

Geographic Reach
13 countries

69 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 4, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 5, 2010

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2010

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2011

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2011

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

November 5, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

January 24, 2013

Status Verified

January 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

February 4, 2010

Results QC Date

October 4, 2012

Last Update Submit

January 16, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Erectile DysfunctionSexual DysfunctionDapoxetine hydrochloridePRILIGYPremature ejaculationSerotonin Uptake InhibitorsSildenafil (Viagra)Vardenafil (Levitra)Tadalafil (Cialis)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The Average Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) at Week 12

    The intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) is the time it takes for a man to ejaculate during sexual intercourse (as measured by stopwatch). The data below show the average IELT measured in minutes at Baseline (before treatment) to Endpoint (after 12 weeks of treatment). In this study, patients took placebo or dapoxetine along with a stable dose of a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE5I) prescribed prior to study entry for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

    Baseline, Week 12

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • The Percentage of Patients Reporting At Least a 2-category Increase in Control Over Ejaculation

    At the end of treatment (Week 12)

  • The Percentage of Patients Who Achieved 1-category or Greater Decrease (Improvement) in Personal Distress Related to Ejaculation

    At Endpoint (After 12 weeks of treatment)

  • The Percentage of Patients Reporting a Composite Score of At Least a 2-category Increase in Control Over Ejaculation and At Least a 1-category Decrease in Personal Distress

    At the end of treatment (Week 12)

  • The Percentage of Patients Who Achieved a 1-category or Greater Increase in Satisfaction With Sexual Intercourse

    Endpoint (After 12 weeks of treatment)

  • The Percentage of Patients Reporting At Least a "Better" Response to Treatment

    Endpoint (After 12 weeks of treatment)

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Dapoxetine + PDE5I

EXPERIMENTAL

Dapoxetine 30 mg to 60 mg tablets 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity prn (as needed) not to be taken more than once every 24 hours for 12 weeks + a PDE5I (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor) prescribed prior to study entry for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Drug: DapoxetineDrug: PDE5I (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor)

Placebo + PDE5I

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo tablets identical in appearance to dapoxetine taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity prn (as needed) not to be taken more than once every 24 hours for 12 weeks + a PDE5I (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor) prescribed prior to study entry for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Drug: PlaceboDrug: PDE5I (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor)

Interventions

Tablets identical in appearance to dapoxetine taken 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity prn (as needed) not to be taken more than once every 24 hours for 12 weeks.

Placebo + PDE5I

30 mg to 60 mg tablets 1 to 3 hours before sexual activity prn (as needed) not to be taken more than once every 24 hours for 12 weeks.

Dapoxetine + PDE5I

Patients were to be using a stable regimen of a PDE5-I (i.e., sildenafil, vardenafil, or tadalafil), as reported by the patient for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) for at least 3 months before screening and up to 12 weeks during treatment in the study.

Dapoxetine + PDE5IPlacebo + PDE5I

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Clinical diagnosis of erectile dysfunction (ED), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score \>=21 at screening and baseline, and receiving treatment with a stable regimen of a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5) inhibitor (ie, sildenafil, vardenafil, or tadalafil) for the treatment of ED for at least 3 months before screening
  • Study participant in a stable, monogamous sexual relationship with the same woman for at least 6 months before screening and plan to maintain this relationship for the duration of the study
  • Study participant medically stable (ie, in good general health) on the basis of physical examination, medical history, vital signs, 12 lead ECG, and clinical laboratory tests performed at screening

You may not qualify if:

  • History suggestive of syncope (a condition characterized by a loss of consciousness)
  • History of medical events such as surgical interventions or neurologic conditions (eg, multiple sclerosis), trauma, or infections that are associated with the development of symptoms of premature ejaculation (PE) and considered a potential cause of PE
  • Current major psychiatric disorder such as mood disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, mania, suicidal ideation, other psychotic disorder, or alcoholism
  • Known allergy, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
  • Taken another investigational drug (or vaccine) within 30 days or used an investigational medical device within 6 months before screening, or enrolled in another investigational study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (69)

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Decatur, Alabama, United States

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Englewood, Colorado, United States

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Aventura, Florida, United States

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Ettrick, Virginia, United States

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Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Ciudad Autonoma de, Argentina

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Malvern, Australia

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Maroubra, Australia

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Perth, Australia

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St Leonards, Australia

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Brussels, Belgium

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Edegem, Belgium

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Liège, Belgium

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Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Kuching, Malaysia

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Cd. de Mexico, Mexico

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Katowice, Poland

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Lublin, Poland

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Moscow, Russia

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Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Chunjoo, South Korea

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Kwangjoo, South Korea

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Pusan, South Korea

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Seoul, South Korea

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Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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Taoyuan District, Taiwan

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Chipping Norton, United Kingdom

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Leeds Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Lichfield, United Kingdom

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Related Publications (1)

  • McMahon CG, Giuliano F, Dean J, Hellstrom WJ, Bull S, Tesfaye F, Sharma O, Rivas DA, Aquilina JW. Efficacy and safety of dapoxetine in men with premature ejaculation and concomitant erectile dysfunction treated with a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor: randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III study. J Sex Med. 2013 Sep;10(9):2312-25. doi: 10.1111/jsm.12236. Epub 2013 Jul 11.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Erectile DysfunctionSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalPremature Ejaculation

Interventions

dapoxetinePhosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Diseases, MaleGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesMale Urogenital DiseasesSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalMental DisordersEjaculatory Dysfunction

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phosphodiesterase InhibitorsEnzyme InhibitorsMolecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological ActionPharmacologic ActionsChemical Actions and Uses

Results Point of Contact

Title
CDTL, Cardiovascular and Metabolism
Organization
Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Study Officials

  • Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L. C. Clinical Trial

    Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
GT60
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2010

First Posted

February 5, 2010

Study Start

April 1, 2010

Primary Completion

August 1, 2011

Study Completion

September 1, 2011

Last Updated

January 24, 2013

Results First Posted

November 5, 2012

Record last verified: 2013-01

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