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Prolactinomas are usually associated with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in both sexes. Clomiphene citrate is a well known selective estrogen receptor modulator that increases gonadotropin secretion via hypothalamic-pituitary action. We conducted a prospective, open label clinical trial of CC to evaluate its effects in reverting persistent HH in male patients with prolactinomas under dopaminergic agonist treatment.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clomiphene | Experimental | Clomiphene 50 mg/day for 12 weeks |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clomiphene citrate | Drug | Clomiphene 50 mg/day for 12 weeks |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| assess the effects of CC treatment on testosterone levels in male patients with prolactinomas and persistent HH on dopaminergic agonist therapy | 10 days, 4, 8 and 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Assess the effects of CC on sexual function, fertility, body composition, lipid and glucose metabolism, and quality of life were also evaluated. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Julio Abucham, MD, PhD | Neuroendocrine Unit | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroendocrine Unit - Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP) | São Paulo | São Paulo | 09541-330 | Brazil |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007006 | Hypogonadism |
| D015175 | Prolactinoma |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006058 | Gonadal Disorders |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
| D000236 | Adenoma |
| D009375 | Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002996 | Clomiphene |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013267 | Stilbenes |
| D001597 | Benzylidene Compounds |
| D001555 | Benzene Derivatives |
| D006841 | Hydrocarbons, Aromatic |
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| D009370 | Neoplasms by Histologic Type |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D010911 | Pituitary Neoplasms |
| D004701 | Endocrine Gland Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D010900 | Pituitary Diseases |
| D007027 | Hypothalamic Diseases |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D006844 |
| Hydrocarbons, Cyclic |
| D006838 | Hydrocarbons |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |