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dutasteride once daily for 4 years

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Prostatic Hyperplasia | Small molecule | Endocrine |GSK plc|Last Updated: Feb 28, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment4,844

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Clinical trial landscape

dutasteride once daily for 4 years · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00090103Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Trial With Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Combination TreatmentProstatic Hyperplasia
COMPLETED4,844 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Trial With Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Combination Treatment
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Events of Acute Urinary Retention (AUR) or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)-Related Prostatic Surgery at the Indicated Time Periods.
Years 1, 2, 3, and 4

A participant was considered to have AUR when he was unable to urinate and required bladder catheterization. BPH is also known as an enlarged prostate. When symptoms of BPH become bothersome, surgery may be required. When events of AUR and BPH-related surgery were participant-reported or identified, they were recorded in the participants' clinic record.

Number of Participants With AUR or BPH-related Surgery
Baseline (Day 1) through Year 4

A participant was considered to have AUR when he was unable to urinate and required bladder catheterization. BPH is also known as an enlarged prostate. When symptoms of BPH become bothersome, surgery may be required. When events of AUR and BPH-related surgery were participant reported or identified, they were recorded in the participants' clinic record.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Events of First BPH Clinical Progression at Years 1, 2, 3 and 4
Years 1, 2, 3, and 4
The Number of Participants With Each of the Five Components of BPH Clinical Progression
Baseline (Day 1) to Year 4
Number of Events of Symptom Deterioration at the Indicated Time Periods
Years 1, 2, 3, and 4 (from treatment start until each participant's last treatment-phase visit)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
dutasterideACTIVE_COMPARATORdutasteride 0.5mg once daily
ComboEXPERIMENTALCombination of dutasteride (0.5mg) and tamsulosin (0.4mg), once daily
tamsulosinACTIVE_COMPARATORtamsulosin 0.4mg once daily

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
dutasteride 0.5mg once daily for 4 yearsDRUGcombination or single agent
tamsulosin 0.4mg once daily for 4 yearsDRUGcombination agent or single agent
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range50 Years to N/A
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites503

Inclusion criteria: * A subject will be considered eligible for inclusion in this study only if all of the following criteria apply: * males, aged ≥50 years * clinical diagnosis of BPH by medical history and physical examination, including a digital rectal examination (DRE) * International Prostate...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaBelgiumBrazilBulgariaCanadaCzechiaDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandIsraelItalyLithuaniaMexicoNetherlandsNorwayPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoRomaniaRussiaSlovakiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainTaiwanThailandTunisiaTurkey (Türkiye)United Kingdom
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Competitive Landscape -Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 6 trials (matched to "Prostatic Hyperplasia")

Frequently asked questions about dutasteride once daily for 4 years

What is dutasteride once daily for 4 years used for?

Dutasteride once daily for 4 years is used for the treatment of Prostatic Hyperplasia, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a small molecule being developed by GSK plc for this condition. The drug is administered once daily over a four-year treatment period.

What does dutasteride target?

Dutasteride targets the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate. By inhibiting this enzyme, dutasteride reduces DHT levels, which helps to shrink the prostate and relieve symptoms of Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Who makes dutasteride once daily for 4 years?

Dutasteride once daily for 4 years is developed by GSK plc, a global biopharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker GSK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug for the treatment of Prostatic Hyperplasia.

What phase is dutasteride once daily for 4 years in?

Dutasteride once daily for 4 years is in Phase 3 clinical development for Prostatic Hyperplasia. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 3 trial has been completed, with no active trials currently ongoing.

What clinical trials is dutasteride once daily for 4 years in?

Dutasteride once daily for 4 years has been studied in one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT00090103. This trial, titled 'Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Trial With Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Combination Treatment,' enrolled 4,844 male participants aged 50 years and older across multiple countries.

Is dutasteride once daily for 4 years the same as dutasteride?

Dutasteride once daily for 4 years refers to a specific dosing regimen of dutasteride, a medication used to treat Prostatic Hyperplasia. The drug is being evaluated for its efficacy and safety when taken once daily over a four-year period, as studied in clinical trials.