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Placebo for testosterone gel
A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no direct pharmacological effect.
A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no direct pharmacological effect. Used for Control comparator in testosterone replacement therapy trials.
At a glance
| Generic name | Placebo for testosterone gel |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | McGuire Research Institute |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Clinical Research / Comparative Control |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Placebos are inert formulations used as control comparators in clinical trials to distinguish true drug effects from placebo response. In this case, it mimics the appearance and administration route of testosterone gel but contains no testosterone or other active hormone. Any observed effects in placebo recipients are attributable to psychological expectation, natural disease progression, or regression to the mean rather than pharmacological action.
Approved indications
- Control comparator in testosterone replacement therapy trials
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Novel Approaches for Minimizing Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening (PHASE4)
- Transdermal Testosterone Gel for Female Sexual Interest and Arousal Disorder in Peri- and Post Menopause (NA)
- Prevention of Recurrent UTI Using Vaginal Testosterone Versus Placebo Placebo (PHASE4)
- Hormonal Mechanisms of Sleep Restriction (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Brain Blood Flow Responses to Stress: Sex Differences (PHASE4)
- Improving Cancer-related Fatigue, Sexual Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Older Men With Cancer and Androgen Deficiency (PHASE2)
- Starting a Testosterone and Exercise Program After Hip Injury (PHASE3)
- Sexual Effects of Transdermal or Vaginal Testosterone (PHASE2)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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