Overview

Impact of Duloxetine on Male Fertility

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-08-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators are conducting a placebo-controlled, randomized control trial with duloxetine in healthy, fertile men not previously on any antidepressants. Participants will be randomized to either the duloxetine or placebo groups for 6 weeks. The investigators will assess changes in sperm DNA fragmentation at 0, 2, 6, 8, and 10 weeks. Other outcomes measured will include semen parameters (sperm concentration, motility, morphology), hormone levels (testosterone, estrogen, prolactin, LH, FSH), and sexual function (IIEF and MSHQ) surveys.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Treatments:
Duloxetine Hydrochloride