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How androgens exert their anabolic effects: effects of oral testosterone on protein metabolism in healthy men.
How androgens exert their anabolic effects. Effects of oral testosterone on protein metabolism in healthy men.
Sponsor
Garvan Institute
Enrollment
8 participants
Start Date
Oct 1, 2014
Study Type
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
Observations from previous studies suggest that testosterone acts on liver to induce protein anabolic effect. We will test the hypothesis that testosterone by acting on the liver, preserves protein loss in healthy men.
Eligibility
Sex: MalesMin Age: 60 YearssMax Age: 75 Yearss
Inclusion Criteria1
- Healthy men
Exclusion Criteria1
- Endocrine disorders
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Interventions
Oral micronised testosterone 40 mg daily for 14 days.
Adherence to treatment will be monitored by drug return.
Oral micronised testosterone 40 mg daily for 14 days. Adherence to treatment will be monitored by drug return.
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ACTRN12614001045606