The Effect of 5-Alpha Reductase on Testosterone in Men
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2005-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The enzyme 5-alpha reductase is present in small amounts in muscle and converts testosterone
to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Testosterone affects lean body tissue, muscle size, muscle
strength, and sexual function in men. This study will evaluate how 5-alpha reductase
influences the effects of testosterone in young healthy men.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)