New Under-the-Tongue pill aims to help men last longer
NCT ID NCT07434271
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a new drug called KH-001, taken as a fast-dissolving tablet under the tongue 15 minutes before sex, to see if it helps men with lifelong premature ejaculation last longer. About 40 men in stable relationships will try the drug or a placebo for 4 weeks each, with a break in between. The main goal is to measure changes in how long they can delay ejaculation using a stopwatch held by their partner.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- KH-001 (a besylate drug in a fast-dissolving tablet taken under the tongue before sex)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new on-demand treatment to help men with lifelong premature ejaculation last longer during intercourse.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 study with only 40 men, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male participants aged 18 to 65 years (inclusive) at the time of informed consent. 2. In a stable (≥6 months) monogamous heterosexual relationship. 3. Self-reported lifelong premature ejaculation (LPE), meeting the ISSM definition. 4. Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time (IELT) ≤1 minute on at least 75% of intercourse attempts during the 4-week run-in period. 5. PEDT (Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool) score ≥11. 6. Normal erectile function (IIEF Questions 1-5 sum score ≥21). 7. Personal distress rated at least "moderate" on the Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP) after the run-in period. 8. In good general health and medically stable as per investigator's judgment. 9. Willing to attempt intercourse at least 4 times during each 4-week treatment period. 10. For partners of childbearing potential: agreement to use acceptable contraception methods from Screening until 30 days post last dose. 11. Willing to avoid sperm donation from first dose until at least 90 days after the last dose. 12. Willing to limit alcohol intake on dosing days. 13. Ability to provide written informed consent and comply with study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: 1. IELT \>1 minute on more than 25% of attempts during the run-in period. 2. Fewer than 4 intercourse attempts during the run-in period. 3. Self-rated control of ejaculation as fair, good, or very good on the PEP. 4. Low personal distress ("not at all" or "a little bit") on the PEP. 5. Erectile dysfunction (IIEF Questions 1-5 sum score \<21). 6. Significant anatomical penile deformities or history of penile surgery affecting erection. 7. History of other forms of sexual dysfunction. 8. Untreated or unstable thyroid dysfunction. 9. Recent use (within 4 weeks) of SSRIs, SNRIs, PDE5 inhibitors, MAO inhibitors, alpha blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, topical anesthetics, or tramadol. 10. History of sexual dysfunction treatments like Botox for PE in the past 6 months. 11. Active or uncontrolled sexually transmitted infections. 12. Severe psychiatric disorders, major depression, or suicidal ideation. 13. Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities or cardiovascular risk factors. 14. Positive drug screen (unless explained by prescription use). 15. Positive for HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C. 16. Planned major surgery during study period. 17. BMI outside 18.0-35.0 kg/m² or weight \<50 kg.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emeritus Research Sydney
RECRUITINGBotany, New South Wales, 2019, Australia
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