万艾可治疗勃起功能障碍的疗效和安全性

目的 :评估万艾可 (Viagra○R)治疗男性勃起功能障碍 (ED)的有效性和安全性。　方法 :本试验为双盲、随机(安慰剂 :西地那非 ,1:3)、安慰剂对照、剂量可调整 (2 5、5 0和 10 0mg)、持续 12周的临床研究。共有 84名受试者参与本研究。　结果 :对主要疗效指标 (IIEF问题 3、4)的分析结果显示 ,万艾可对ED病人达到和维持勃起能力的改善作用显著优于安慰剂 (P <0 .0 0 0 1) ,万艾可的临床总有效率为 86 % ,显著高于安慰剂 (37% ) ;对心理性、器质性和混合性ED的有效率分别为 83%、79%和 81% (安慰剂组分别为 5 0 %、33%和 30 % )。同时 ,对次要疗效指标评估 (IIEF其余 13个问题、记事表和总评题 )亦显示 ,万艾可改善性生活的作用明显优于安慰剂 ;万艾可组性交成功率平均为71.8% ,显著高于安慰剂组 (17.0 % ) ;有 87.3%的万艾可组受试者认为研究药物改善了其勃起功能 ,显著高于安慰剂组 (36 .8% )。无 1名受试者因不良事件而中断研究 ,万艾可组的不良事件发生率 (33.3% )较安慰剂组高(19.0 % ) ,但绝大多数为轻度、一过性的。　结论 :口服万艾可是一种可治疗各种病因导致的勃起功能障碍安全有效的药物 ,按需服用时能很好耐受。     

口服伐地那非治疗勃起功能障碍疗效和安全性的临床研究

目的 :评价伐地那非对男性勃起功能障碍 (ED)患者的疗效和安全性。　方法 :应用随机、双盲、安慰剂平行对照、剂量固定 (5、1 0和 2 0mg)方法 ,对 88例ED患者进行 1 2周的临床研究。　结果 :5、1 0和 2 0mg伐地那非使ED患者达到和维持勃起的临床主要和次要指标均明显高于安慰剂 (P <0 .0 1 ) ;伐地那非各剂量组不良事件发生率高于安慰剂组 ,均为轻至中度 ,呈一过性。　结论 :伐地那非是治疗各种病因导致ED的安全、有效的药物。     

前列腺素E_1乳膏治疗勃起功能障碍

目的 :探讨前列腺素E1(PGE1)乳膏尿道口给药治疗勃起功能障碍的疗效。　方法 :采用随机、双盲 /开放、多中心的方法观察其安全性、有效性。在双盲组中 6 4例病人 ,每位随机给予PGE1乳膏和安慰剂乳膏各 1支 ,尿道口给药。在开放试验组中 ,79例病人各 1支PGE1乳膏尿道口给药。　结果 :双盲试验PGE1乳膏组有效 5 6例(87.5 % ) ,安慰剂乳膏组有效 3例 (4 .7% ) ,两者有显著性差异 (P <0 .0 1) ;开放试验组有效 5 1例 (6 4.6 % )。结论 :PGE1乳膏尿道口给药治疗勃起功能障碍是安全、有效的。     

国产枸橼酸西地那非治疗男性勃起功能障碍的安全性和有效性研究

目的:评价国产枸橼酸西地那非(金戈)治疗男性勃起功能障碍(ED)的安全性、有效性和耐受性。方法:采用多中心、随机、双盲、安慰剂对照研究方法,在国内5家医院泌尿外科或男科门诊纳入222例ED患者,随机分为西地那非组(111例)和安慰剂组(111例),进行为期8周的临床治疗观察。以国际勃起功能问卷(IIEF)评分、性交成功率作为有效性评价指标,以不良事件发生率作为安全性评价指标。结果:西地那非组和安慰剂组患者年龄分别为(47.20±11.32)岁和(46.67±13.08)岁(P0.05),ED病因分别为心理性(27.93% vs 23.42%)、器质性(21.62% vs 29.73%)和混合性ED(50.45% vs 46.85%)(P均0.05),其他流行病学数据如身高、体重、民族、吸烟、饮酒、药物过敏史等一般情况也均无统计学差异。对主要疗效指标的分析结果显示,西地那非组与安慰剂组对勃起功能显著有效率分别为78.90%和29.91%(P0.01);西地那非组性交成功率和总体疗效分别为63.87%和77.98%,均明显高于安慰剂组的29.16%和34.58%(P均0.01)。在对于不同种类ED的治疗上,西地那非对心理性、器质性和混合性ED的有效率分别为64.52%、83.33%和82.14%,明显高于安慰剂组的46.15%、21.21%和25.00%(P均0.01)。安全性评价结果显示,共有45例(20.27%)受试者出现了各种不良事件(西地那非组有32例,安慰剂组有13例),所出现的不良事件大多数为轻度、一过性的。结论:国产枸橼酸西地那非是一种可治疗各种病因导致ED的安全有效的药物,且患者耐受性较好。     

小剂量前列腺素E1乳膏治疗勃起功能障碍的疗效观察

目的 :探讨小剂量前列腺素E1(PGE1)乳膏尿道口给药治疗勃起功能障碍 (ED)的疗效。　方法 :按入选标准及国际勃起功能问卷 (IIEF) 5评分录取 4 3例ED病人 ,经签知情同意书后 ,进入为期 4周的开放性临床研究。采用尿道口内挤入乳膏的方法 ,以手持阴茎保持向上位以手指关闭尿道口 30s ,每次尿道口给药量为 30 0mcgPGE1(75mg乳膏 ) ,每例最少用药 2次以上。　结果 :对主要疗效指标 (IIEFQ3+Q4 )的分析结果显示 ,受试者在使用本研究药物后进行性活动时 ,其阴茎勃起程度达到显效和有效者占 70 .73%。若按性交次数计算 ,性交成功率达 86 .4 1%。总体疗效评估的分析结果为 73.17%。同时 ,所有次要疗效评估 (IIEFQ1、Q2、Q5～Q15 )的分析结果 ,均一致支持主要疗效评估的分析结果。因各种原因中止试验的有 2例 ,发生尿道疼痛或阴茎红肿共 6例 ,占14 .6 3% ,多数为轻度、一过性的。　结论 :可将乳膏的PGE1给药剂量降至 30 0mcg时 ,采用尿道口挤入方法给药 ,仍可取得良好的疗效     

前列腺素E1与西地那非治疗ED的比较

目的 :比较口服西地那非与阴茎海绵体内注射前列腺素E1(PGE1)治疗勃起功能障碍 (ED)的疗效。　方法 :5 4例ED病人随机分为两组 ,A组口服西地那非 ,B组行海绵体内注射PGE1,均治疗 4～ 9个月 ,平均 6个月。结果 :A、B两组的有效率分别为 80 0 %和 83 3% ,两者差异无显著性 (P >0 0 5 )。A组 6例无效病人经海绵体内注射PGE1治疗 ,2例获得满意勃起 ;而B组 4例无效病人经口服西地那非治疗 ,无 1例勃起。　结论 :口服西地那非与海绵体内注射PGE1对各种病因所致的ED均有良好的治疗作用 ,对西地那非治疗无效者 ,可试用海绵体内注射PGE1,有时也能获得满意的效果     

他达拉非按需服用在东亚/东南亚勃起功能障碍患者中的疗效及安全性:随机、双盲、平行、安慰剂对照的临床研究

为了评估他达拉非在东亚／东南亚勃起功能障碍（ED）患者中的疗效和安全性，香港研究者Yip等开展了一项为期12周的按需服用他达拉非的研究。该研究为多中心、随机、双盲、平行、安慰剂对照的试验。2002年8月～2003年2月，Yip等在东亚／东南亚设立了17个研究中心，纳入18岁以上，轻至重度各种病因的ED患者，所有受试者随机接受安慰剂或20mg他达拉非按需治疗（最大剂量为每日一次）。疗效评估指标包括：国际勃起功能指数、性生活日记和综合评估问卷。结果显示，他达拉非与安慰剂比较显著改善了勃起功能（P〈0．001）。终点时，服用他达拉非的患者平均性交成功率（SEP3：他达拉非组70．9％，安慰剂组33．5％）和勃起功能改善率（GAQ他达拉非组86．2％，安慰剂组30．1％）均更高。大部分（≤3％）治疗中出现的不良事件为轻到中度。最常见的不良事件为头痛、背痛、头昏和消化不良。该研究证实，他达拉非对东亚／东南亚ED患者的治疗安全有效。     

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     

两种治疗勃起功能障碍的药物疗效评估

目的 :对勃起功能障碍 (ED)疗效的评估方法作进一步探讨。　方法 :通过西地那非和酚妥拉明两种药物 8周、随机、双盲对照的 Ⅱ期临床试验 ,比较各治疗组和安慰剂组的疗效 ,并作两个治疗组之间的比较。药物剂量分别为 5 0～ 10 0mg和 40mg。 　结果 :西地那非组的有效率、性交成功率和总体疗效分别为 79.17%,75 .0 0 %和83.33%;酚妥拉明组分别为 5 2 .38%,85 .71%和 5 2 .38%。两者均高于其安慰剂组 (P均 <0 .0 5 ) ,但两个治疗组之间的差异不明显 (P >0 .0 5 )。　结论 :ED疗效的衡量指标多是主观性的问卷 ,缺乏客观的评估标准 ,容易造成试验结果与临床实践的错位。因此应该从多角度更准确、更全面地评估药物的疗效。     

酚妥拉明治疗勃起功能障碍安全性和有效性的多中心评价

目的 :评价甲磺酸酚妥拉明胶囊 (MP)治疗男性勃起功能障碍 (ED)的安全性和有效性。　方法 :采用随机、双盲、安慰剂对照多中心临床试验 ,入选 168例病人 ,分别服用试验药物MP和安慰剂 ,4 0mg/次。观察服药后国际勃起功能指数 (IIEF)得分变化及夜间记录表。　结果 :试验组IIEF观察表中Q3、Q4及Q3+Q4得分增加明显高于对照组 (P <0 .0 0 1) ,试验组治疗ED显效率 10 .12 %、有效率 67.4 2 % ,对照组显效率 0 ,有效率 14 .2 9% (P均 <0 .0 1) ;试验组不良反应率 4 .76% ,对照组为 1.19% (P >0 .0 5 ) ,不良反应均不需特殊处置。　结论 :MP治疗ED安全、有效。     

Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) in the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction in southern Latin America: a double-blind,randomized, placebo-controlled,parallel-group,multicenter, flexible-dose escalation study

Our objectives were: (1) to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) administered to men with broad-spectrum erectile dysfunction (ED) in southern Latin America; and (2) to correlate Rigiscan measurements assessing ED etiology with the investigator's assessment. A total of 141 men with broad-spectrum ED (mean age 57) were enrolled in a randomized, 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose escalation study of sildenafil. After the 12-week treatment period, the mean score for the primary efficacy variables had risen significantly: for the sildenafil group, 66.2% from baseline for question 3 of the International Index of Erectile Function and 77.6% for question 4, vs 15.1% and 21.2% for the placebo group, respectively (P<0.0001). Rigiscan data confirmed investigator assessments of etiology. Headache and flushing, usually mild and transient, were the most common adverse events. Sildenafil was an effective, well-tolerated treatment for men in southern Latin America with broad-spectrum ED.     

Feline penile erection induced by topical glans penis application of combination alprostadil and SEPA (Topiglan)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of topically applied prostaglandin E1 (PGE(1))+5% SEPA (soft enhancement of percutaneous absorption) on the glans penis in a feline erection model. Erectile response after glans penis administration of PGE(1)+5% SEPA cream (Topiglan, MacroChem Co., Lexington, MA, USA) was compared to the erectile response after intracavernosal administration of the triple-drug combination (1.65 mg papaverine, 25 microg phentolamine, and 0.5 microg PGE(1)). The placebo cream and increasing concentrations (0.25%, 2.5 mg/ml; 0.5%, 5 mg/ml; and 1%, 10 mg/ml) of PGE(1)+5% SEPA were applied in a total volume of 0.1 ml via a plastic needle-less syringe. The control triple-drug combination was administrated intracavernosally via a 30-gauge needle at the completion of each experiment to serve as a control reference. With each application of placebo, PGE(1)+SEPA, and the triple-drug combination, changes in intracavernosal pressure and systemic blood pressure were continuously monitored. Topical application of PGE(1)+SEPA induced increases in intracavernosal pressure in a dose-dependent manner, with minimal effects on systemic blood pressure. The increases obtained with 1% PGE(1) Topiglan cream were similar to the intracavernosal pressure values elicited by the standard intracavernosal triple-drug combination. These data demonstrate that topical glans penis application of PGE(1)+SEPA can induce an erectile response in cats with minimal systemic adverse effects. Oral pharmacological agents are the first-line treatment for male ED. Studies investigating the effectiveness of noninvasive modalities such as topical therapy should continue, because these agents have the potential to avoid the systemic effects commonly seen with oral therapies. Additionally, topical therapy may also benefit patients who are unresponsive to oral agents or have explicit contraindications. Topical PGE(1) application to the glans penis may become an important treatment option in selected patients suffering from erectile dysfunction.     

Tadalafil relieves lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia

PURPOSE: We assessed the efficacy and safety of tadalafil dosed once daily for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Following a 4-week, single-blind, placebo run-in 281 men were randomly assigned (1:1) to 5 mg tadalafil for 6 weeks, followed by dose escalation to 20 mg for 6 weeks or 12 weeks of placebo. RESULTS: Tadalafil significantly improved the mean change from baseline in International Prostate Symptom Score at 6 weeks (5 mg tadalafil -2.8 vs placebo -1.2) and at 12 weeks (5/20 mg tadalafil -3.8 vs placebo -1.7). Larger changes were observed with inclusion of the placebo run-in at 12 weeks (5/20 mg tadalafil -7.1 vs placebo -4.5). Significant improvements were also seen in the International Prostate Symptom Score irritative and obstructive domains, the International Prostate Symptom Score quality of life index, a question about urinary symptom improvement and the Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Impact Index (significant at 12 weeks) vs placebo. International Prostate Symptom Score and International Index of Erectile Function erectile function domain scores significantly improved in the 56% of men with lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia who were sexually active and had erectile dysfunction. Changes in uroflowmetry parameters were similar in the placebo and tadalafil groups. Commonly reported (2% or greater) treatment emergent adverse events were "erection increased," dyspepsia, back pain, headache, nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infection (each 5.1% or less). No change in post-void residual volume was seen with tadalafil treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Tadalafil once daily was well tolerated and demonstrated clinically meaningful and statistically significant symptomatic improvement for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tadalafil also improved erectile function in men with lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction.     

The efficacy and safety of tadalafil in United States and Puerto Rican men with erectile dysfunction

PURPOSE: We evaluate the efficacy and safety of tadalafil, taken as needed, in men with mild to severe erectile dysfunction (ED) and assess sexual intercourse attempt patterns. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this multicenter, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel study conducted in the United States and Puerto Rico 207 men with ED were randomized to placebo or 20 mg tadalafil for 12 weeks. The primary efficacy variables were changes from baseline in the mean International Index of Erectile Function erectile function domain score and mean per patient percentage of "yes" responses to Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP) diary questions 2 (successful penetration) and 3 (successful intercourse). The Global Assessment Question was a secondary end point and post hoc analyses on sexual intercourse attempt patterns were conducted. RESULTS: Men treated with tadalafil compared with placebo reported greater mean changes from baseline on the erectile function domain score (9.3 vs 0.3 with placebo, p <0.001) and on the mean per patient percentage of successful penetration (SEP question 2, 31.6% vs 2.3% with placebo, p <0.001) and successful intercourse attempts (SEP question 3, 43.6% vs 3.5% with placebo, p <0.001). The per treatment group percentage of successful intercourse attempts during treatment was higher for tadalafil than placebo (67.6% vs 24.1%, respectively, p <0.001) and most successful intercourse attempts occurred between 4 and 36 hours after taking tadalafil. Of the men treated with tadalafil 82.8% reported improved erections versus 19.6% taking placebo (Global Assessment Question, p <0.001). The most common treatment emergent adverse events were headache (15.7% vs 6.3% with placebo), back pain (8.8% vs 0%), and dyspepsia (7.5% vs 0%). CONCLUSIONS: Tadalafil (20 mg) significantly improved erectile function and patients did not closely temporally link sexual intercourse attempts with taking tadalafil. Tadalafil was also well tolerated in both groups of men with mild to severe ED.     

Tadalafil dosed once a day in men with erectile dysfunction: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in the US

The efficacy and safety of tadalafil, dosed once a day for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, was assessed in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-design study at 15 US centers. Following a 4-week treatment-free run-in period, patients (>or=18 years of age) were randomly assigned to 24 weeks treatment with tadalafil 2.5 mg, tadalafil 5 mg or placebo. Primary efficacy endpoints were change at 24 weeks in International Index of Erectile Function Erectile Function (EF) Domain score and mean per-patient percentage 'yes' responses to Sexual Encounter Profile diary questions 2 and 3. Tadalafil significantly improved erectile function compared with placebo for all three co-primary efficacy endpoints. Few patients discontinued because of adverse events (2.1%, placebo; 6.3%, tadalafil 2.5 mg; 4.1%, tadalafil 5 mg). Common treatment-emergent adverse events (>or=5%) were nasopharyngitis, influenza, viral gastroenteritis and back pain. Tadalafil 2.5 mg and 5 mg, dosed once a day for 24 weeks, was well tolerated and significantly improved erectile function.     

Efficacy and safety of oral SK3530 for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in Korean men: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, fixed dose, parallel group clinical trial

Aim： To evaluate the efficacy and safety of SK3530, a newly developed type 5 phosphodiesterase inhibitor （PDE5I）, in Korean men with erectile dysfunction （ED）. Methods： A total of 119 patients were randomized at 10 centers in Korea to receive either SK3530 （50, 100, or 150 mg; n = 89） or placebo （n = 30） taken 1 h before anticipated sexual activity for an 8-week period. The patients were evaluated at baseline and 4 and 8 weeks after beginning therapy. Efficacy was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function （IIEF）, Sexual Encounter Profile （SEP）, and the Global Assessment Question （GAQ）. Safety was analyzed by adverse events, laboratory values and vital signs. Results： At the end of the study, all the primary and secondary efficacy end-points were statistically significantly improved by SK3530 compared with placebo （P 〈 0.05）. Of the 89 patients in the treatment arm, 36 （42.3 %） achieved normal erectile function after treatment, including six patients with severe ED. Treatment-related adverse events occurred in 32 patients. The most common adverse events were flushing, headache, dizziness and eye redness （10.9%, 7.6%, 2.5% and 2.5%, respectively）, and most were mild. Only two patients discontinued treatment during the study period because of adverse events. Conclusion： The results of our phase Ⅱ study have confirmed the efficacy and safety of SK3530 in a broad population of men with ED of various etiologies and severity. The optimal doses in terms of efficacy and safety were determined to be 50 mg and 100 mg, respectively.     

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.     

Efficacy and safety of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men in Egypt and South Africa

The efficacy of sildenafil citrate (Viagra), an oral agent for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), has been demonstrated in global studies. This 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, flexible-dose study assessed the efficacy and safety of sildenafil to treat ED in men in Egypt and South Africa. Men with ED of varied etiology were randomized to receive sildenafil 50 mg (n=128) or placebo (n=126); doses could be adjusted to 100 or 25 mg. Questions from the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) assessing the ability to achieve (Q3) and maintain (Q4) erections demonstrated a significant improvement with sildenafil compared with placebo (P<0.0001). Improved erections were reported by 74% of patients receiving sildenafil and 27% of those receiving placebo (P<0.0001). Headache, dyspepsia, and flushing were the most common adverse events in sildenafil-treated patients. These results are consistent with clinical trials in other countries. We conclude that sildenafil is an efficacious and well-tolerated treatment for men with ED in Egypt and South Africa.