New pill could boost testosterone in men with kidney disease
NCT ID NCT05249634
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an oral testosterone pill called JATENZO in 20 men who have both low testosterone and chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see if the pill can raise testosterone levels and improve red blood cell counts, muscle strength, lean body mass, and sexual function. Participants take the pill daily for several weeks, and researchers monitor their blood and overall health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- JATENZO (oral testosterone)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a convenient oral treatment option for low testosterone in men with chronic kidney disease, potentially improving energy, muscle strength, and sexual function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Oral testosterone may have side effects like liver strain or blood pressure changes, and it is not a cure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saint Louis Univeristy
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63104, United States
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