Can Tamoxifen and a PDE5 Inhibitor Slow the Progression of Peyronie's Disease?
Abstract
The available treatments for peyronie's disease (PD) as recommended by international guidelines are limited to surgery or intralesional injection therapy. We have recently shown that a combination of a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) and a selective oestrogen receptor modulator (tamoxifen) inhibited myofibroblast transformation and extracellular matrix production in a synergistic manner in in vitro and in vivo. The aim of this study was to compare the combination of tamoxifen and a PDE5i against no treatment or vitamin E in the progression of early peyronie's disease. The data was collected retrospectively from patients with early PD, defined as less than 6 months duration or persistent pain. Patients were given off-label tamoxifen 20 mg twice daily + tadalafil 5 mg daily for 2 months in a private hospital setting. The control group consisted of patients with early PD who either received no treatment or vitamin E in non-private hospital setting. Data retrieved included demographics, duration of disease, change in curvature and pain, as well as further treatment modalities. The curvatures were assessed using photos or an artificial erection test. Data were analysed using the Mann-Whitney test. A total of 147 patients were included with early PD, 102 patients (median age 49, range 24-71) received the combination of tamoxifen and tadalafil and 45 patients (median age 55, range 27-76) received either no treatment or vitamin E. The results in each group are presented…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 147 participants or records.
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