Testosterone shots aim to boost Well-Being in End-of-Life care
NCT ID NCT07143279
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving testosterone injections every 15 days can improve quality of life for men with low testosterone who are receiving best supportive care and have no further treatment options. Researchers will track symptoms like pain, fatigue, and daily living activities using questionnaires. The goal is to see if this hormone therapy can ease symptoms and help maintain independence.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male hypogonadal with total testosterone \< 231 ng/dl in best supportive care with no further therapeutic options and who do not wish to be reanimated. 2. Age ≥ 18 years old 3. Patient able to understand the patient information sheet and able to sign the Informed Consent form (ICF) prior to any study related procedure. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Untreated prostate cancer, given the risk of epiduritis. 2. Known hypersensitivity reactions to the study drug or to any excipients. 3. Known allergies to peanuts or soya.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Jules Bordet
RECRUITINGBrussels, 1070, Belgium
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