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POMx In the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

Primary Purpose

Erectile Dysfunction

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Placebo
One POMx capsule daily
2 POMx Capsules
Sponsored by
POM Wonderful LLC
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Erectile Dysfunction focused on measuring ED, POMx, Pomegranate, Erectile dysfunction

Eligibility Criteria

21 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Male 21 to 70 years old Erectile Function domain score of 10-19 on the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) In a stable, monogamous relationship with a consenting female partner and willing to attempt vaginal sexual intercourse on at least one occasion per week on average during each study period History of ED (clinically defined as the inability to attain and maintain an erection of the penis sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse) of at least 3 months duration Treated previously with a PDE-5 inhibitor with a satisfactory response, as defined by the patient. Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: -The presence of any of the following excludes a subject from study enrollment: ED caused by untreated endocrine disease, i.e., hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, hypogonadism A diagnosis of situational psychogenic ED Significant penile pathology, including but not limited to curvature, fibrosis, sexually transmitted disease, and penile implant Clinically significant hepatic, renal, neurological disease, diabetes mellitus, spinal cord injury, significant coronary heart disease, significant neurological disease or hepatitis B and/or C History of prostate cancer or prostate surgery other than a transurethral resection of the prostate History of alcoholism within the previous 2 years Current consumer of three or more units of alcohol per day (1 unit is equivalent to 1 glass of wine, 1 pint of beer, or 1 shot of hard liquor) Taking ED therapy (prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal preparations or medical devices) after the screening visit Participation in another study with an investigational drug or device during the 30 days prior to study entry Has a condition interfering with his ability to provide informed consent or comply with study instructions

Sites / Locations

  • Medical Affiliated Research Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Placebo

one POMx capsule

2 POMx Capsules

Arm Description

2 placebo capsules daily

One POMx capsule, one placebo capsule daily

2 POMx Capsules daily

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Effects on ED
There are three co-primary endpoints: Erectile Function domain score (questions 1-5 and 15 of the IIEF), and questions 2 and 3 on the SEP diary

Secondary Outcome Measures

Effect on ED
Secondary efficacy variables are: Total score on SEP and domains of the IIEF representing intercourse satisfaction (questions 6-8), orgasmic function (questions 9-10), and overall satisfaction (questions 11-12) and a Global Assessment Questionnaire.

Full Information

First Posted
October 11, 2010
Last Updated
October 4, 2012
Sponsor
POM Wonderful LLC
Collaborators
Target Health Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01220206
Brief Title
POMx In the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Official Title
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel Design Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of POM Wonderful Pomegranate Extract Capsules In Male Subjects With Moderate to Severe Erectile Dysfunction
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2011 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
October 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 2012 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
POM Wonderful LLC
Collaborators
Target Health Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
POMx can be used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Erectile Dysfunction
Keywords
ED, POMx, Pomegranate, Erectile dysfunction

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
120 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
2 placebo capsules daily
Arm Title
one POMx capsule
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
One POMx capsule, one placebo capsule daily
Arm Title
2 POMx Capsules
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
2 POMx Capsules daily
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
2 placebo capsules daily
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
One POMx capsule daily
Intervention Description
One POMx capsule, one placebo capsule daily
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
2 POMx Capsules
Intervention Description
2 POMx Capsules daily
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Effects on ED
Description
There are three co-primary endpoints: Erectile Function domain score (questions 1-5 and 15 of the IIEF), and questions 2 and 3 on the SEP diary
Time Frame
Basedline to end of study
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Effect on ED
Description
Secondary efficacy variables are: Total score on SEP and domains of the IIEF representing intercourse satisfaction (questions 6-8), orgasmic function (questions 9-10), and overall satisfaction (questions 11-12) and a Global Assessment Questionnaire.
Time Frame
baseline to end of study

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
21 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male 21 to 70 years old Erectile Function domain score of 10-19 on the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) In a stable, monogamous relationship with a consenting female partner and willing to attempt vaginal sexual intercourse on at least one occasion per week on average during each study period History of ED (clinically defined as the inability to attain and maintain an erection of the penis sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse) of at least 3 months duration Treated previously with a PDE-5 inhibitor with a satisfactory response, as defined by the patient. Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: -The presence of any of the following excludes a subject from study enrollment: ED caused by untreated endocrine disease, i.e., hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, hypogonadism A diagnosis of situational psychogenic ED Significant penile pathology, including but not limited to curvature, fibrosis, sexually transmitted disease, and penile implant Clinically significant hepatic, renal, neurological disease, diabetes mellitus, spinal cord injury, significant coronary heart disease, significant neurological disease or hepatitis B and/or C History of prostate cancer or prostate surgery other than a transurethral resection of the prostate History of alcoholism within the previous 2 years Current consumer of three or more units of alcohol per day (1 unit is equivalent to 1 glass of wine, 1 pint of beer, or 1 shot of hard liquor) Taking ED therapy (prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal preparations or medical devices) after the screening visit Participation in another study with an investigational drug or device during the 30 days prior to study entry Has a condition interfering with his ability to provide informed consent or comply with study instructions
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
James McMurray, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Medical Affiliated Research Center, Inc.
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Medical Affiliated Research Center
City
Huntsville
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
35801
Country
United States

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