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A Randomised Study of Levitra to Treat Men With Erections Problems and Previously Untreated With Similar Therapy. (FINDER)

Primary Purpose

Erectile Dysfunction

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Levitra (Vardenafil, BAY38-9456)
Placebo
Sponsored by
Bayer
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Erectile Dysfunction focused on measuring Erectile Dysfunction, PDE5 inhibitors

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 64 Years (Adult)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males with erectile dysfunction according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus statement (inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance
  • Heterosexual relationship for more than 6 months
  • Partner willing to complete the TSS

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Primary hypoactive sexual desire
  • History of myocardial infarction, stroke or life-threatening arrhythmia within the prior 6 months
  • Nitrate use
  • Other exclusion criteria apply according to the Summary of Product Characteristics

Sites / Locations

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Arm 2

Arm 1

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Hierarchical significance testing was applied to the 3 primary efficacy parameters at the 5% significance level. Parameters were to be tested: GAQ first, Sexual Encounter Profile 3 second and SEP 2 third. SEP 3 will only be tested if GAQ is sign.

Secondary Outcome Measures

International Index of Erectile Function
Treatment Satisfaction Scale
Other patient diary based variables
Safety and tolerability

Full Information

First Posted
April 24, 2008
Last Updated
December 23, 2014
Sponsor
Bayer
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00668096
Brief Title
A Randomised Study of Levitra to Treat Men With Erections Problems and Previously Untreated With Similar Therapy.
Acronym
FINDER
Official Title
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Flexible Dose, Multicentre Study of Levitra in a Broad Population of Men With Erectile Dysfunction and Previously Untreated With PDE5 Inhibitors.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 2004 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
January 2005 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2005 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Bayer

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of the phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5 inhibitor), vardenafil, in a broad population of subjects with erectile dysfunction of different aetiologies and severity, who have not been previously treated with a PDE5 inhibitor; Efficacy and safety was compared with placebo.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Erectile Dysfunction
Keywords
Erectile Dysfunction, PDE5 inhibitors

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
260 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Arm 2
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Title
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Levitra (Vardenafil, BAY38-9456)
Intervention Description
Vardenafil 5 mg or 10 mg or 20 mg, orally1 hour prior to sexual activity
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Matching Placebo
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Hierarchical significance testing was applied to the 3 primary efficacy parameters at the 5% significance level. Parameters were to be tested: GAQ first, Sexual Encounter Profile 3 second and SEP 2 third. SEP 3 will only be tested if GAQ is sign.
Time Frame
16 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
International Index of Erectile Function
Time Frame
16 weeks
Title
Treatment Satisfaction Scale
Time Frame
16 weeks
Title
Other patient diary based variables
Time Frame
16 weeks
Title
Safety and tolerability
Time Frame
16 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
64 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Males with erectile dysfunction according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus statement (inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance Heterosexual relationship for more than 6 months Partner willing to complete the TSS Exclusion Criteria: Primary hypoactive sexual desire History of myocardial infarction, stroke or life-threatening arrhythmia within the prior 6 months Nitrate use Other exclusion criteria apply according to the Summary of Product Characteristics
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Bayer Study Director
Organizational Affiliation
Bayer
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
City
Bruxelles - Brussel
ZIP/Postal Code
1000
Country
Belgium
City
Drieslinter
ZIP/Postal Code
3350
Country
Belgium
City
Genk
ZIP/Postal Code
3600
Country
Belgium
City
Leuven
ZIP/Postal Code
3000
Country
Belgium
City
Gentofte
ZIP/Postal Code
DK-2820
Country
Denmark
City
Naestved
ZIP/Postal Code
4700
Country
Denmark
City
Svendborg
ZIP/Postal Code
DK-5700
Country
Denmark
City
Viborg
ZIP/Postal Code
8800
Country
Denmark
City
Kerava
ZIP/Postal Code
04250
Country
Finland
City
Oulu
ZIP/Postal Code
90100
Country
Finland
City
Tampere
ZIP/Postal Code
33100
Country
Finland
City
Grenoble
ZIP/Postal Code
38000
Country
France
City
Lille
ZIP/Postal Code
59000
Country
France
City
Lyon
ZIP/Postal Code
69000
Country
France
City
Marseille
ZIP/Postal Code
13009
Country
France
City
Marseille
ZIP/Postal Code
13013
Country
France
City
Marseille
ZIP/Postal Code
13015
Country
France
City
Montpellier
ZIP/Postal Code
34000
Country
France
City
Dresden
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
01129
Country
Germany
City
Leipzig
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
04105
Country
Germany
City
Leipzig
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
04249
Country
Germany
City
Leisnig
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
04703
Country
Germany
City
Meißen
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
01662
Country
Germany
City
Harrislee
State/Province
Schleswig-Holstein
ZIP/Postal Code
24955
Country
Germany
City
Norderstedt
State/Province
Schleswig-Holstein
ZIP/Postal Code
22846
Country
Germany
City
Wahlstedt
State/Province
Schleswig-Holstein
ZIP/Postal Code
23812
Country
Germany
City
Altenburg
State/Province
Thüringen
ZIP/Postal Code
04600
Country
Germany
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
22177
Country
Germany
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
22299
Country
Germany
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
22303
Country
Germany
City
Gavà
State/Province
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08850
Country
Spain
City
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
State/Province
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08905
Country
Spain
City
Badalona (Barcelona)
State/Province
Cataluña
ZIP/Postal Code
08043
Country
Spain
City
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08032
Country
Spain
City
Crowborough
State/Province
East Sussex
ZIP/Postal Code
TN6 1DL
Country
United Kingdom
City
Chipping Norton
State/Province
Oxfordshire
ZIP/Postal Code
OX7 5AL
Country
United Kingdom
City
Lichfield
State/Province
Staffordshire
ZIP/Postal Code
WS14 9JL
Country
United Kingdom
City
Hamilton
State/Province
Strathclyde
ZIP/Postal Code
ML3 ODR
Country
United Kingdom

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