Title

Cetrorelix Pamoate in Patients With Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Cetrorelix Pamoate (AEZS-102) in Patients With Symptomatic BPH: a Double-blind Placebo-controlled Efficacy Study
  • Phase

    Phase 3
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Intervention/Treatment

    cetrorelix ...
  • Study Participants

    420
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) is a common and bothersome condition of aging men. It is characterized by an enlargement of the prostate occurring in human male over the age of 50 which increases in prevalence with age, and among those aged 50 to 80, about 40% report moderate or severe urinary symptoms of prostatism. The aim of treatment is to improve patients' quality of life which primarily depends on the severity of the symptoms of BPH. Current treatments of BPH have a benefit / risk ratio which leaves room for improvement.

For this study, study medication (Cetrorelix pamoate or placebo) is administered by injection in the buttocks (Intramuscular). All patients completing the double-blind portion (Week 0 to 52) are eligible to receive the active drug during the open-label part of the study (Week 52 to 90).
Study Started
Mar 31
2008
Primary Completion
Sep 30
2009
Study Completion
Jan 31
2010
Results Posted
Jan 17
2011
Estimate
Last Update
Jan 17
2011
Estimate

Drug Cetrorelix 78+78

Cetrorelix 78 mg combining Week 0 (52 mg) and Week 2 (26 mg) + 78 mg combining Week 26 (52 mg) and Week 28 (26 mg)

Drug Cetrorelix 78 + Placebo

Cetrorelix 78 mg combining Week 0 (52 mg) and Week 2 (26 mg) + Placebo on Week 26 and Week 28

Other Placebo

Placebo on Week 0, Week 2, Week 26 and Week 28

Cetrorelix 78+78 Experimental

Cetrorelix 78 + Placebo Experimental

Placebo Placebo Comparator

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, based on medical history
Voiding symptoms

Exclusion Criteria:

Urgent need for prostate surgery or prior surgical treatment of the prostate or bladder
Major organ dysfunction
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) treated during the last 6 months
Current or recent treatment with sexual hormone drugs or 5 α reductase inhibitors or botulinum toxin type a (Botox) within the last 6 months prior randomization or with α blockers or saw palmetto within the last 6 weeks prior to randomization
Urologic disorders including neurogenic bladder dysfunction due to diabetes mellitus or documented neurologic disorder, urethral stricture disease or history of pelvic radiation therapy
History of acute obstructive, infectious, or neurological disorders of the genitourinary tract within the last 3 months

Summary

Cetrorelix 78+78

CET 78+Placebo

Placebo

All Events

Event Type Organ System Event Term Cetrorelix 78+78 CET 78+Placebo Placebo

International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)

IPSS score of BPH symptoms based on a patient questionnaire assessing 7 items (incomplete voiding, frequency, intermittency, urgency, weak stream, hesitancy, nocturia) on a scale from 0 (best) to 5 (worst); total overall score range: 0 points (best) to 35 points (worst)

Cetrorelix 78+78

-6.2
Units on a scale (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.68

CET 78+Placebo

-5.1
Units on a scale (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.18

Placebo

-5.7
Units on a scale (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 6.04

Total

420
Participants

Age Continuous

66.83
years (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 7.71

Age, Categorical

Region of Enrollment

Sex: Female, Male

Overall Study

Cetrorelix 78+78

CET 78+Placebo

Placebo

Drop/Withdrawal Reasons

Cetrorelix 78+78

CET 78+Placebo

Placebo