IS THE TESTOSTERONE TRIAL FOR ME?

Why is the Testosterone Trial being Conducted?

As men age their blood testosterone levels fall, and they also find it more difficult to walk, have less energy, have less interest in sex, have greater difficulty remembering, tend to be anemic, and have greater risk of cardiovascular disease. It is possible that low blood testosterone is a cause of these problems. The purpose of The Testosterone Trial is to determine if testosterone treatment of men who are 65 years and older – and who have a low blood testosterone and one or more of these problems – will improve them.

Who is Eligible for The Testosterone Trial?

Men who are age 65 and older and have low blood testosterone may be eligible for this trial if they also have one or more of the following: difficulty walking a quarter of a mile, less interest in sex, or less vitality than they used to have.

What Will Happen in The Testosterone Trial?

Men who have the symptoms described above and are interested in participating should contact one of the trial sites (see below). The next step is a visit to a trial site, where blood tests and questionnaires will be performed to determine if a man is eligible for the trial. Men who are eligible and agree to participate will be assigned to use either testosterone gel or placebo gel daily for one year. During this year men will be tested by questionnaires, blood tests, and other tests to determine if their walking, interest in sex, energy, memory, and blood count are getting better and cardiovascular risk is decreasing. During the second year, they will not use gel but will report to the site once in person and once by phone

How Can I Learn More About The Testosterone Trial?

If you are interested in participating in The Testosterone Trial, or if you would like more information, please contact the site nearest you. Here are the sites and phone numbers: