多剂量伐地那非治疗男性勃起功能障碍的临床研究

目的评估不同剂量新型磷酸二酯酶5（PED5）抑制剂伐地那非治疗男性勃起功能障碍（ED）的有效性和安全性。方法采用随机、双盲、安慰剂平行对照、3个药物剂量（5、10和20mg）的方法，对88例ED患者进行为期12周的临床研究。结果伐地那非5mg、10mg和20mg组均能改善患者国际勃起功能指数（IIEF）中勃起功能部分的得分、患者日记中插入和保持勃起的成功率，改善程度优于安慰剂组。伐地那非20mg组对IIEF问卷中勃起功能部分得分的改善优于伐地那非5mg组。伐地那非组不良事件的发生率高于安慰剂组，但多为轻中度，且可自行缓解。结论伐地那非是治疗男性勃起功能障碍的安全、有效药物。     

伐地那非在肾移植伴勃起功能障碍患者中应用的有效性和安全性研究

目的:评估伐地那非在肾移植后伴阴茎勃起功能障碍(ED)患者中应用的有效性和安全性。方法:选取39例血浆肌酐值<2mg/dl的肾移植伴有ED患者进行为期4周随机、双盲的伐地那非研究,实验组20例,安慰剂组19例。应用勃起功能国际指数(IIEF)进行伐地那非有效性的评估;应用血清肌酐值,肌酐清除率和血液中免疫抑制剂环孢素浓度监测值评估伐地那非的安全性。结果:应用伐地那非治疗的ED患者评分从12.6±3.4改善到26.5±2.8(P<0.01)。肾功能和环孢素浓度在伐地那非治疗前后没有改变。有4例伐地那非组患者观察到不良反应,2例出现头痛,1例出现心悸伴颜面潮红,还有1例出现消化不良。结论:本研究证实伐地那非对肾移植伴ED患者勃起功能改善有效而且安全。     

舍曲林和伐地那非治疗合并勃起功能障碍的早泄患者的临床观察

目的:评价舍曲林和伐地那非治疗合并勃起功能障碍(ED)的早泄患者的临床疗效和安全性。方法:60例诊断为合并ED的早泄患者随机分为舍曲林组和伐地那非组,每组30例。舍曲林组每天服用舍曲林50 mg,疗程2个月。伐地那非组每次性生活前服用伐地那非10~20 mg,疗程2个月。以治疗前后IIEF-5评分的改变来评价ED治疗效果,以治疗前后阴道内射精潜伏期(IELT)的变化来评价早泄治疗效果。结果:伐地那非组勃起功能改善24例,有效率为80%;而舍曲林组仅8例勃起功能改善,有效率为27%,两者差异有显著性(P<0.05)。伐地那非组早泄改善20例,有效率为67%;而舍曲林组早泄改善12例,有效率为40%,两者差异有显著性(P<0.05)。两组患者中,勃起功能改善者的早泄治疗的有效率均显著高于勃起功能无改善者。两组的不良反应均为轻度,无停药者。结论:对合并ED的早泄患者,改善患者的勃起功能是关键。     

伐地那非对肾阳虚、肾阴虚及肝气郁结型勃起功能障碍的疗效分析

目的:观察伐地那非对肾阳虚、肾阴虚及肝气郁结型勃起功能障碍(ED)的临床疗效。方法:将124例ED患者按中医辨证分为肾阳虚型ED(44例)、肾阴虚型ED(41例)、肝气郁结型ED(39例),所有患者每天服用伐地那非5 mg,总疗程为8周。结果:伐地那非能显著提高各型ED患者的勃起功能问卷-5(IIEF-5)和勃起质量表(EQS)评分,且各组间比较差别有统计学意义(P<0.01);伐地那非显著提高肾阳虚和肾阴虚型ED患者性交成功百分率(P<0.01),肝气郁结型ED在治疗后性交成功百分率也有明显提高(P<0.05);伐地那非还能显著提高各型ED患者阴茎勃起硬度,3组治疗后总体有效率分别为81.82%、73.17%、43.59%。结论:伐地那非对肾阳虚和肾阴虚型ED患者疗效优于肝气郁结型ED患者。     

伐地那非治疗勃起功能障碍的多中心、随机、双盲、对照研究

目的　观察伐地那非治疗勃起功能障碍的安全性和有效性。　方法　采用多中心、随机、双盲、安慰剂对照的方法 ,在国内 7家中心对 6 2 4例勃起功能障碍者口服伐地那非的勃起功能改善情况进行临床观察。患者随机按 1∶1∶1∶1进入安慰剂组及伐地那非 5、10、2 0mg组 ,每组各 15 6例 ,完成 4周洗脱期和 12周治疗期。患者按需在性交前 1h服用 1片研究药物。每日最多服用 1次研究药物。观察治疗 12周后国际勃起功能指数 (IIEF)问卷中有关勃起功能部分 (问题 1～ 5和 15 )的得分 ,患者日记中有关插入的成功率及成功保持勃起的成功率。　结果　共有 6 0 2例 (96 .5 % )进入安全性评估和意向性分析 ,各组分别为安慰剂组 14 8例 (94 .9% )、5mg组 15 1例 (96 .8% )、10mg组 15 0例 (96 .2 % )、2 0mg组 15 3例 (98.1% )。完全符合方案人群共 4 6 8例 (75 .0 % ) ,各组分别为 :安慰剂组 12 0例 (76 .9% )、5mg组 118例 (75 .6 % )、10mg组 10 6例 (6 8.0 % )、2 0mg组 12 4例 (79.5 % )。意向性分析人群的IIEF勃起功能部分 (问题 1～ 5 ,15 )得分的统计结果 ,用药 12周后 ,伐地那非 5mg组、10mg组和 2 0mg组的平均得分基线分别为 13.3分、14 .1分和 13.6分 ,分别增加到 2 2 .2分、2 2 .8分和 2 3.6分 ,与安慰剂组     

伐地那非治疗老年糖尿病性勃起功能障碍疗效分析

目的:观察伐地那非治疗老年糖尿病(DM)性勃起功能障碍(ED)患者的临床疗效和安全性。方法:选择男性科门诊100例老年ED患者,其中DMED40例,非DMED60例。2组均使用伐地那非,首次剂量20mg,以后维持剂量10mg,1次/周,连续8周。采用国际勃起功能问卷勃起功能评分(IIEF-5)和勃起质量量表问卷(EQS)对患者勃起功能状况进行评估。结果:治疗前后,DMED组患者IIEF-5和EQS评分值分别为(8.1±0.5)分,(18.9±0.2)分(P<0.01);(9.1±1.3)分,(25.1±1.4)分(P<0.01);非DMED组患者评分值分别为(10.1±0.3)分,(21.1±0.2)分(P<0.01),(10.1±1.7)分,(34.2±1.2)分(P<0.01),2组间统计学处理差异有显著性(P<0.05)。DMED组显效17例(42.5%),有效9例(22.5%),总有效率65%。非DMED组显效28例(46.7%),有效16例(26.7%),总有效率73.3%。DMED和非DMED2组间统计学处理差异有显著性(P<0.05)。结论:伐地那非治疗能显著改善老年DMED患者的勃起能力,提高生活质量。     

盐酸伐地那非治疗男性勃起功能障碍临床研究

目的 观察盐酸伐地那非治疗男性勃起功能障碍的安全性和有效性。方法 随机、双盲、安慰剂对照，对88例勃起功能障碍口服伐地那非治疗的患者进行了为期7个月的观察随访。结果 主要疗效指标的统计学分析结果，显示出5mg、10mg和20mg三个剂量组的伐地那非疗效均优于安慰剂组。次要疗效指标的分析结果与主要疗效指标一致。与药物相关的不良事件依次为潮红、头痛、眼胀、鼻塞、头晕和背痛，多为轻度，且可以自行缓解。结论 盐酸伐地那非治疗勃起功能障碍安全、有效、耐受性好。     

长期口服小剂量伐地那非治疗按需服药无效ED的疗效观察

目的:评估持续口服小剂量伐地那非治疗按需服药无效的勃起功能障碍(ED)患者的疗效及停药后效果维持状况.方法:将按需服药无效的39例ED患者改用长期口服小剂量伐地那非治疗3个月,在治疗前后及停药后3个月分别记录患者国际勃起功能指数-5(International index of erectile function-5,IIEF-5)评分及患者性生活日记中插入和保持勃起的成功率,并且记录治疗前后夫妻性满意度.结果:本组患者治疗后主要疗效指标均高于治疗前,且治疗前后指标差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);停药后3个月,主要指标仍高于基线水平,且差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).结论:每天口服小剂量伐地那非对约半数(48.6%)按需服药无效的ED患者,可改善勃起功能,且安全、有效.     

应用新的治疗满意度量表来评估ED患者及其性伴侣对伐地那非治疗的满意度

治疗满意度量表(TSS)是为评估男性勃起功能障碍(ED)患者及其性伴侣对ED治疗的满意度而制订的一个新量表。该自我报告式的调查问卷由四大部分组成:未治疗期的患者,治疗期的患者,未治疗期患者的性伴侣,以及治疗期患者的性伴侣。对以下6个方面进行评估:自信心、勃起的容易度、对勃起功能的满意度、性快感、对性高潮的满意度以及治疗满意度。TSS量表已经过多国有效性检验和心理学测验,被证明能可靠评价患者及其伴侣对ED治疗的满意度。在最近完成的一项双盲、多中心、平行组、灵活剂量的临床试验中,应用这个新的TSS量表比较了ED患者及其伴侣对伐地那非和安慰剂治疗的满意度。结果发现,伐地那非能显着改善勃起功能以及ED患者和伴侣的自信心、感知到的勃起容易度、性快感、对勃起功能、高潮和药物治疗的满意度。     

伐地那非联合阿昔莫司治疗糖尿病性勃起功能障碍的疗效探讨

目的 探讨伐地那非联合阿昔莫司治疗糖尿病性勃起功能障碍(ED)的疗效.方法 180例在我院泌尿外科门诊治疗的2型糖尿病性ED患者,随机分为试验组和对照组各90例,两组患者均用常规方法控制血糖,试验组患者给予伐地那非联合阿昔莫司,对照组仅用伐地那非;用国际勃起功能障碍指数问卷(IIEF-5)评估治疗前后的疗效,同时记录夫妻对性生活的满意程度和不良反应.结果 所有患者均顺利完成治疗,试验组和对照组治疗后IIEF-5评分分别为20.2±4.1和15.9±4.4(F=12.48,P＜0.01),总有效率分别为78.9％和70.0％(x2 =9.02,P=0.03);试验组血脂下降程度大于对照组(P＜0.05);夫妻性生活满意率试验组和对照组分别为73.3％、63.3％,组间比较差异无统计学意义(x2=4.49,P=0.11);两组不良反应发生率分别为27.8％和24.4％,差异无统计学意义(x2=0.26,P=0.61).结论 伐地那非联合阿昔莫司治疗糖尿病性ED的疗效优于单纯伐地那非,但长期使用的安全性需要更多研究支持.     

Safety and efficacy of vardenafil in patients with erectile dysfunction: Result of a bridging study in Japan

AIM: Vardenafil is a selective and highly potent phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), with improved selectivity for PDE5 and demonstrated efficacy for improving sexual function in men with ED. The current study investigated the safety and efficacy of this new PDE5 inhibitor in Japanese men with ED. METHODS: This was a prospective, double blind, randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vardenafil. Following a 4-week treatment-free observation period, 283 eligible patients were randomized to 12 weeks treatment with vardenafil 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, or placebo. Primary efficacy responses were assessed using the scores of Q3 and Q4 of the international index of erectile function (IIEF). RESULTS: All three vardenafil doses showed significantly better improvement than the placebo group in Q3 and Q4 scores of the IIEF questionnaire, either at 12 weeks or at the 'last observation carried forward' (LOCF, P < 0.0001). Q3 scores were improved to 4.06 with vardenafil 5 mg, 4.53 with vardenafil 10 mg, and 4.64 with vardenafil 20 mg, versus 3.17 with placebo. Comparable scores for Q4 were 3.47, 4.15 and 4.31 versus 2.31 for placebo. Up to 86% of patients achieved improved erections as assessed by the global assessment question (GAQ). Reported adverse event rates were 35.3%, 45.3% and 54.5% with vardenafil 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg, respectively, versus 21.1% in the placebo group. No serious adverse drug reactions were reported. The most common treatment-emergent adverse events were transient headache, flushing and rhinitis, which were mostly mild. CONCLUSION: Vardenafil is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for ED and provides improvement in key indices of erectile function among Japanese men with ED. The results of our trial show that up to nearly 90% of patients achieve improved erections with the administration of vardenafil.     

The efficacy and safety of flexible-dose vardenafil (levitra) in a broad population of European men

BACKGROUND: In fixed-dose studies, vardenafil 5, 10, and 20mg improves erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction (ED). Here, the efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil when used in a flexible-dose regimen was assessed. METHODS: In this multicenter trial, 323 patients randomly received vardenafil 10mg or placebo. After 4 weeks, patients could switch to 5 or 20mg (or corresponding placebo), or remain on 10mg for an additional 4 weeks; dose-switching was optional for the last 4 weeks. Efficacy variables included the IIEF-EF domain score, GAQ, and percentage of positive responses to SEP2/SEP3 questions. RESULTS: The IIEF-EF domain score significantly improved from a baseline of moderate ED (12.6-13.1) to mild ED in men on vardenafil (21.0-24.2) compared with placebo (13.7-15.6) at weeks 4, 8, 12, and last observation carried forward (LOCF) (p<0.005 vs. placebo). A significantly greater proportion of men receiving vardenafil at weeks 4, 8, 12, and LOCF reported improved erections (80-86% vs. 21-36% for placebo, p<0.005). Successful SEP2 rates increased after vardenafil, reaching 84% at weeks 8 and 12 vs. 49-53% receiving placebo (p<0.005 vs. placebo). Vardenafil improved successful SEP3 rates ranging from 58% to 74% compared to 22-34% for placebo. The most common adverse events, flushing and headache, were generally mild and transient. CONCLUSION: In this flexible dose study, vardenafil was well-tolerated, and produced clinically relevant improvements in erectile function in men with ED.     

Vardenafil 20-mg demonstrated superior efficacy to 10-mg in Japanese men with diabetes mellitus suffering from erectile dysfunction

AIM: Vardenafil is a highly selective and potent phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The efficacy of vardenafil has been demonstrated in a broad range of ED populations, but has not yet been assessed in Japanese patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), although DM is frequently associated with difficult-to-treat ED. This is the first study to investigate whether high-dose vardenafil (20 mg) can demonstrate superior efficacy to the usual dose (10 mg) in this subpopulation in Japan. METHODS: The study was a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multi-centre, parallel group comparison 12-week study. Following 4 weeks observation period, 778 patients aged 26-64 years old with ED and DM (HbA1c >12% at screening was excluded) both of more than 3 years duration were randomly allocated to one of the three groups, vardenafil 10 mg, 20 mg, or placebo (randomization ratio 3:3:1). Erectile function (EF) domain score of the International Index of Erectile Function was estimated as the primary efficacy parameter. RESULTS: Vardenafil 10 and 20 mg both significantly improved the EF domain score from 13.6 and 13.9 at baseline to 21.8 and 22.9 at last observation carried forward (LOCF), respectively, compared to placebo (13.7 at baseline to 16.3 at LOCF; p<0.0001). In addition, vardenafil 20 mg demonstrated superior efficacy to 10 mg (p<0.05), and the difference was more evident in severe ED patients (baseline EF domain score <11). The safety profile was comparable between these two doses (drug-related adverse events: 6.6, 22.0 and 24.2% in placebo, vardenafil 10 mg, and 20 mg arms, respectively). The most common adverse events were hot flush, headache and nasal congestion, which were mild in intensity and transient, and are known to be common to PDE5 inhibitors. CONCLUSION: In Japanese men with DM and ED, vardenafil 10 mg and 20 mg were effective in improving erectile function with comparable safety profiles. Vardenafil 20 mg demonstrated superior efficacy compared with 10 mg, suggesting incremental clinical benefit in using the higher dose in this difficult-to-treat population.     

The efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil, a new, oral, selective phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, in patients with erectile dysfunction: the first at-home clinical trial

Vardenafil, a novel selective phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, was evaluated in its first large-scale at-home trial. A total of 601 men with mild to severe erectile dysfunction (ED) were enrolled in this multi-centre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 12 weeks of treatment with either placebo or 5, 10 and 20 mg of vardenafil. Primary endpoints were Q3 (vaginal penetration) and Q4 (maintenance of erection) of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). In the intent-to-treat population (n=580), the changes from baseline for 5, 10 and 20 mg vardenafil (1.2, 1.3 and 1.5, respectively) were all improved (P<0.001) over placebo (0.2) for Q3 and were similarly improved for Q4 (1.4, 1.5 and 1.7) compared to placebo (0.5) (P<0.001). All vardenafil doses improved all IIEF domains compared to placebo (P<0.001). The percentage of successful intercourses was between 71 and 75% for the three vardenafil doses. For the 20 mg dose, 80% of the patients experienced improved erections (GAQ) compared to 30% for placebo. Most frequent treatment-emergent adverse events were headache (7-15%), flushing (10-11%) and up to 7% for dyspepsia or rhinitis. Vardenafil treatment resulted in a high efficacy and low adverse-event profile in a population with mixed ED etiologies.     

Vardenafil (Levitra) for erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trial reports

Trials of the efficacy and safety of vardenafil in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED) were meta-analysed. All available databases were searched (January 1, 2001-November 30, 2003). Trials were eligible if they included men with ED, compared vardenafil with placebo, were randomized, were at least of 12 weeks duration, and assessed clinically relevant outcomes. Two reviewers independently evaluated study quality and extracted data in a standardized fashion. Nine trials (6809 men) met the inclusion criteria. In results pooled from seven fixed-dose trials, vardenafil increases the Erectile Function domain of the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire by 6.18 units (weighted mean difference (WMD)). Vardenafil also increases the percentage of erections firm enough to allow vaginal penetration (WMD: 26) and the percentage of sexual attempts that were successful per participant (WMD: 29.8). The percentage of men agreeing with the statement that 'the treatment they have been taking over the past 4 weeks improved their erections', is also in favour of vardenafil (relative risk (RR): 3). These efficacy variables appeared greater at higher doses, although there are no significant differences between 10 and 20 mg dose. The same results were extracted for the two flexible 'as needed' dosing trials. Discontinuations are greater at the vardenafil groups compared to placebo (RR: 2.25). Specific adverse events with vardenafil included flushing, dyspepsia, headache, and rhinitis. Vardenafil was not significantly associated with serious cardiovascular events or death. Vardenafil, in all treatment regimens, shows to possess superior efficacy to placebo in the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction. More data is needed on patients' subgroups.     

Efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil in Asian men with erectile dysfunction

Aim： To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil, a phosphodiesterase type-5 （PDE-5） inhibitor, in men of Asian ethnicity with erectile dysfunction （ED）. Methods： In this prospective, double-blind, multinational study, Asian men were randomized to receive vardenafil （10 mg） or placebo （4：1 ratio） for 12 weeks. The primary efficacy variables were the International Index of Erectile Function erectile function domain （IIEF-EF）, and Sexual Encounter Profile （SEP） questions related to penetration and intercourse completion. Significant mean improvements were required in all three measures to show positive benefits of vardenafil treatment. Secondary efficacy variables included the Global Assessment Question （GAQ） on erection improvement. Results： Least-squares mean baseline IIEF-EF domain scores （vardenafil 14.6, placebo 13.4） were consistent with moderate ED. After 12 weeks, vardenafil treatment was associated with significant increases from the baseline in IIEF-EF domain scores compared with the placebo （22.4 vs. 14.3; P 〈 0.001）. Vardenafil was associated with significant improvements from baseline in least squares （LS） mean success rates for SEP-2 （vardenafil 82.2 vs. placebo 43.6; P 〈 0.001） and SEP-3 （vardenafil 66.1 vs. placebo 24.0; P 〈 0.001）. Positive GAQ responses were reported by 81.8% of vardenafil recipients vs. 24.3% of placebo recipients. Adverse events were reported by 25.4% of the vardenafil group, the majority mild and transient. Conclusion： Vardenafil （10 mg） is a highly effective and well-tolerated treatment for moderate ED in Asian men. These results add to the increasing amount of data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of vardenafil for the treatment of ED in a range of patient populations.     

Efficacy and safety of on-demand tadalafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in South-East Asian men

AIM: Tadalafil is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase type 5 used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The efficacy and safety of tadalafil have been evaluated extensively in Western populations. Our aim was to assess the efficacy and safety of on-demand tadalafil for the treatment of ED in South-East Asian men. METHODS: This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of men with mild to severe ED of various etiologies randomized to receive placebo (n = 122), tadalafil 10 mg (n = 120), or tadalafil 20 mg (n = 125), taken as needed (maximum once daily) for 12 weeks. Efficacy assessments included the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP) diary, and a Global Assessment Question (GAQ). RESULTS: Men from China, Singapore, and the Philippines participated in this trial (n = 367). Compared with placebo, tadalafil significantly improved erectile dysfunction on all efficacy outcomes (P < 0.001). Patients receiving tadalafil 10 mg and 20 mg experienced a significant mean improvement of 8.1 and 8.7, respectively, in the IIEF Erectile Function (IIEF-EF) domain score from baseline (vs placebo 2.4, P < 0.001). In patients receiving tadalafil 10 mg and 20 mg, the mean per-patient success rate for intercourse attempts (SEP3) was 62% and 70%, respectively, compared with 32% for the placebo group (P < 0.001). Of patients who received tadalafil 10 mg and 20 mg, 81% and 86% reported improved erections at endpoint (GAQ) compared with 44% in the placebo group (P < 0.001). The most common adverse events reported by patients were headache, back pain, dyspepsia, and dizziness. CONCLUSIONS: Tadalafil was an effective and well-tolerated treatment for South-East Asian men with ED.