Opioid blockers may shed light on low testosterone mystery

NCT ID NCT04975334

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how a drug that blocks opioids (naloxone) affects hormone signals in the brain related to testosterone. 23 men with a condition called hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (low testosterone) took part. The goal was to understand the body's hormone control, not to treat the condition.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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