Bupropion in Sexual Dysfunction Among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Men

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of Bupropion Hydrochloride Sustained-Release In The Treatment Of Sexual Dysfunction In Men On Methadone Maintenance Therapy

The purpose of this study is to assess the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride sustained-release in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in men on methadone maintenance therapy.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder; Erectile Dysfunctions
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: placebo; Drug: Bupropion hydrochloride sustained-release

Detailed Description

This is a single-center (University Malaya Medical Centre), randomized, double-Blind, placebo-controlled versus bupropion hydrochloride sustained-releases study trial on 70 men who have methadone emergent sexual dysfunction. Bupropion hydrochloride sustained-release (Wellbutrin SR) 150mg once a day for 7 days then 150mg twice a day for 42 days. Taken orally by the subjects.The total duration of the study is expected to be 24 months. 20months for subject recruitment and 4 months for final subject follow-up.

The primary endpoint is Mean improvement in scores on the Clinical Global Impression Scale adapted for sexual Function (CGI-SF). Secondary endpoints are Change from baseline International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) score. Mean improvement in scores on the sexual desire inventory 2 (SDI2). Other evaluation included: Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS- Malay version ), Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I), Opiate Treatment Index (OTI), World health organization Quality of Life-Brief Scale (WHOQoL-Brief, Malay version), Malay Version of the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Marital State (Mal-GRIMS) and Rapid urine drug test. Safety evaluation included: Incidence of adverse events. Data will be analyzed using linear mixed-effects model.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 80
• Phase: Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Malaysia
  • Selangor
    • Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia, 59100
      • University Malaya Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Had a diagnosis of opioid dependence base on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) criteria
• While taking a stable dose of methadone In UMMC (University Malaya Medica Centre) and University Malaya centre of Addiction Science (UMCAS) outpatient clinic for ≥ 6 months
• Were experiencing constant sexual dysfunction for ≥ 4 weeks
• Were in a stable sexual relationship with a female partner for ≥ 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe behavior disturbances or psychotic symptoms
• Obvious organic illnesses caused the sexual dysfunction (such as diabetics or patients with heart and vascular disease)
• Those with history of sexual dysfunction before methadone therapy
• Receiving antiviral treatment for viral hepatitis or HIV, or androgen replacement treatment.
• History of an eating disorder (eg, anorexia, bulimia) or seizures (eg, epilepsy)
• Using other psychotropic medications other than methadone
• Clinical significant abnormal laboratory values.
• Clinically significant abnormal ECG. Documented history of other psychiatric diagnosis (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, organic brain disorder, dementia etc.)
• Refused to give participate.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Quadruple

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: placebo; Placebo BD	Drug: placebo; Up to 70 eligible patients will be randomly assigned to Bupropion Hydrochloride Sustained-Release or placebo treatment groups in a 1:1 ratio using a computer-generated table of random numbers through the use of the Randomization.com program. Subjects will be randomized to to Bupropion Hydrochloride Sustained-Release 150mg b.d. (n = 35) or placebo b.d (n = 35)
Experimental: Active; Bupropion hydrochloride sustained-release 150mg BD	Drug: Bupropion hydrochloride sustained-release; Up to 70 eligible patients will be randomly assigned to Bupropion Hydrochloride Sustained-Release or placebo treatment groups in a 1:1 ratio using a computer-generated table of random numbers through the use of the Randomization.com program. Subjects will be randomized to to Bupropion Hydrochloride Sustained-Release 150mg b.d. (n = 35) or placebo b.d (n = 35)The study drug will be repacked in the standard capsules by the research assistant who is not involved in the assessment of the study. The study drug and placebo will be packaged in sets of 11 (1 tablet per day for 3 days, followed by 2 tablets per day for 4 days.) for the first week. Subsequently, the study drug and placebo will be packaged in sets of 14 (2 tablets per day for 7 days.).; Other Names: wellbutrin SR

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Number of Participants With a Score of ≤2 (Much/Very Much Improved) on the Clinical Global Impression Scale Adapted for Sexual Function (CGI-SF) at Week 6 Between Placebo and Active Group	This scale assesses the changes of the sexual function. Scores range from 1 (normal/very much improved) to 7 (most extreme sexual dysfunction/very much worse). Lower scores indicate better sexual functioning.	assessed at baseline, day 14(week 2), day 28(week four) and day 42 (week 6), data at day 42 (week 6) reported

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Mean Difference of Malay Version of International Index of Erectile Function (Mal-IIEF-15) at Week 6 Between Placebo and Active Group	Mal-IIEF-15 is a 15-item, multi-dimensional self-reporting instrument for the evaluation of male sexual function for the past 4 weeks, consisted of five domains; 1) Erectile Function: sum of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 15. Total score range =1-30. 2) Orgasmic Function: sum of items 9 and 10. Total score range = 0 -10. 3) Sexual Desire: sum of items 11 and 12. Total score range = 2 -10. 4) Intercourse Satisfaction : sum of scores for Questions 6, 7 and 8. Total score range = 0 -15. 5) Overall Satisfaction: sum of items 13 and 14.Total score range = 2 -10. Items 1-10 is 6-point Likert-type scale from '0' (= No sexual activity) to '5' (= Almost always or always). Items 11-15 is 5-point Likert-type scale from '1' (= Almost never or never) to '5 '(= 'Almost always or always').The total Mal-IIEF-15 range from 5 (minimum) to 75 (Maximum). Higher score indicates better outcome in all domain.	assessed at baseline, day 14(week 2), day 28(week four) and day 42 (week 6), data at day 42 (week 6) reported
Mean Difference of Malay Version of Sexual Desire Inventory 2 (SDI-2) Score at Weeks 6 Between Placebo and Active Groups	This scale contains 14 items which yield two domain scores: dyadic sexual desire (DSD) and solitary sexual desire (SSD). Items 1,2, 10, 14 are 8-point Likert scale from '0' (= not at all) to '7' (= more than once a day) concerning frequency of desire. Remaining Items are 9-point Likert scale from '0' (= 'no desire') to '8' (= 'strong desire'). DSD has 8 items and SSD has 3 items. The total sores for DSD range from 0 to 62, and SSD, range from 0 to 23. All items are summed up to dictate the total sexual desire (total score = 0 to 112). Higher scores reflect higher sexual desire.	Assessed at baseline, day 14(week 2), day 28(week four) and day 42 (week 6), data at day 42 (week 6) reported

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: University of Malaya
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Anne Yee, University Malaya Medical Center

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): December 1, 2015
• Primary Completion (Actual): December 1, 2017
• Study Completion (Actual): December 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: October 5, 2015
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: October 29, 2015
• First Posted (Estimate): November 1, 2015

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): August 1, 2019
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 17, 2019
• Last Verified: July 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: sexual dysfunctions; erectile dysfunctions; hypoactive sexual desire dysfunctions
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Mental Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Dyskinesias; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; Erectile Dysfunction; Hypokinesia; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; Physiological Effects of Drugs; Neurotransmitter Agents; Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action; Enzyme Inhibitors; Psychotropic Drugs; Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors; Membrane Transport Modulators; Antidepressive Agents; Dopamine Agents; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Inhibitors; Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; Bupropion
• Other Study ID Numbers: AY001