Starting a Testosterone and Exercise Program After Hip Injury
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-05-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled double-blinded multi-center clinical trial enrolling
female hip fracture patients who are 65 and older. It will compare the effects of six months
of supervised exercise training combined with daily topical testosterone gel, to six months
of supervised exercise and inactive gel, and to Enhanced Usual Care. Out of nine
participants, 4 will receive topical testosterone gel and a supervised exercise training
program; 4 will receive topical inactive gel and a supervised exercise training program; and
1 will receive a home exercise program. All participants will receive nutritional counseling,
and calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborators:
Harvard University Johns Hopkins University The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston University of Colorado, Denver University of Connecticut University of Maryland University of Maryland, Baltimore University of Pittsburgh Medical Center University of Texas University of Utah