Could testosterone boost kidney transplant success?

NCT ID NCT07287800

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving testosterone to men with low testosterone and kidney failure can help them recover better after a kidney transplant. About 50 men will receive testosterone before and after their transplant, and their safety and recovery will be compared to a similar group from the past. The goal is to see if this approach reduces complications and improves graft survival.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Testosterone Replacement Therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could improve recovery and quality of life for men with low testosterone undergoing kidney transplantation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Testosterone therapy also carries risks like heart problems or prostate issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure eunuchism hypogonadism, male

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) HYPOGONADISM, MALE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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