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Cardiovascular High-RiskAMORE-EurNCT00468637

Association of Multiple CardiOvascular Risk Factors and Erectile Function Across Europe

An observational study of Cardiovascular High-Risk and Chronic Heart Failure, run by University Hospital, Saarland at 4 sites in 3 countries.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the influence of cardiovascular risk factors, heart failure and cardiovascular drug therapy on erectile function in cardiovascular high-risk patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, men only
How many people
1,200 participants
Where
4 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
May 2007to Sep 2011
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: primary care clinic, outpatient department, general practitioner

Who may be able to join

  • Male patients with two or more cardiovascular risk factors or
  • Male patients with a manifestation of atherosclerosis or
  • Male patients with an ischemic or dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Impairment of hormonal status
  • Refusal of written informed consent
  • Inability to complete the questionnaires

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 3 countries.

4 sites in 3 countries

Germany2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of the Saarland

    Homburg, Saarland, 66421

    Magnus Baumhäkel, MD, 0049-6841-16 ext. 23000, magnus@baumhaekel.de

    Magnus Baumhäkel, MD

    Recruiting
  • Gemeinschaftspraxis & Ambulante Tagesklinik

    Merzig-Schwemlingen, Saarland, 66663

    Volker Rettig-Ewen, MD, 0049-6861 ext. 992902, praxis@rettig-ewen.de

    Volker Rettig-Ewen, MD

    Recruiting

Other trials in Germany

Italy1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Section on Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Experimental and Applied Medicine, University of Brescia

    Brescia

    Alberto Saporetti, MD, alberto@funkgogh.it

    Marco Metra, MD

    Recruiting

Other trials in Italy

Poland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Department of Cardiology, 4th Military Clinical Hospital

    Wroclaw

    Ewa A Jankowska, MD, ewa@antro.pan.wroc.pl

    Piotr Ponikowski, MD

    Recruiting

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About this study

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the influence of cardiovascular risk factors, heart failure and cardiovascular drug therapy on erectile function in cardiovascular high-risk patients.

Read the detailed description

Association of cardiovascular risk factors and ED is likely due to an impairment of endothelial function resulting in a decreased activity of endothelial NO-synthase, which plays a major role in physiology of erection. Heart failure is also known to further contribute to endothelial dysfunction and hence, this could lead to erectile dysfunction.

Study Objectives

  1. Evaluation of the influence of cardiovascular risk factors and concomitant medication on erectile function in cardiovascular high-risk patients.
  2. Evaluation of the role of heart failure on prevalence and severity of erectile dysfunction in men.
  3. Long-term effects of cardiovascular drug therapy and cardiovascular diseases on erectile function.

Study Design Male patients across Europe with cardiovascular diseases (CHD, PAD and heart failure) will be evaluated with a standardized questionnaire. Grade of erectile dysfunction will be assessed using an ED-score, generated from two different questionnaires.

  1. IIEF-5 - (International Index of Erectile Function)
  2. KEED - (Cologne Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction)

Primary Endpoint The primary endpoint is the sum score of the ED rating scale of the KEED (Kölner Erhebungsbogen zur Erektilen Dysfunktion, see Appendix 1). Erectile dysfunction is defined as reaching more than 17 points in the sum score.

Secondary Endpoint The first secondary endpoint is the frequency of sexual activity and sexual desire. Another secondary endpoint contains satisfaction with sex life and general well-being. Men are defined as dissatisfied by answering "mixed" or "worse".

Follow-Up: after 1 year, after 2 years.

Keywords
heart failure, cardiovascular high risk, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disease
Medical subject headings
Heart Failure, Erectile Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Diseases

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 May 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2007
  3. Study completionSep 2011 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
1,200 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00468637
Sponsor's protocol ID
133/04
Acronym
AMORE-Eur
Status last verified
Feb 2009
First submitted
2 May 2007
Last updated
16 Feb 2009
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Rosen RC, Cappelleri JC, Smith MD, Lipsky J, Pena BM. Development and evaluation of an abridged, 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) as a diagnostic tool for erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res. 1999 Dec;11(6):319-26. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3900472.

    PubMed 10637462
  • Braun M, Wassmer G, Klotz T, Reifenrath B, Mathers M, Engelmann U. Epidemiology of erectile dysfunction: results of the 'Cologne Male Survey'. Int J Impot Res. 2000 Dec;12(6):305-11. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3900622.

    PubMed 11416833
  • Petrone L, Mannucci E, Corona G, Bartolini M, Forti G, Giommi R, Maggi M. Structured interview on erectile dysfunction (SIEDY): a new, multidimensional instrument for quantification of pathogenetic issues on erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res. 2003 Jun;15(3):210-20. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901006.

    PubMed 12904808

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Cardiovascular High-Risk and Chronic Heart Failure, run by University Hospital, Saarland at 4 sites in 3 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Feb 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in Germany, Italy, Poland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Michael Böhm, MD (0049-6841-16- ext. 23000, michael.boehm@uniklinikum-saarland.de), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00468637, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Feb 2009.

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