| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/01/102523 [Registered on: 30/01/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
29/01/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Drug |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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A Study to check the Safety and Efficacy of the Investigational Product (NS2128E03) in Improving Sexual Function in Men |
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Scientific Title of Study
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A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Investigational Product (NS2128E03) in Improving Sexual Function in Men |
| Trial Acronym |
Nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| LCBS-NE-176, Version 1.0 dated 09 December 2025 |
Protocol Number |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Harshith C S |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences |
| Address |
OPD No.3, Ground Floor, Department of General Medicine, No.67, BGS Health and Education City, Uttarahalli Road, Kengeri
Bangalore KARNATAKA 560060 India |
| Phone |
8792516793 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drharshithcs.research@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| Name |
Jestin V Thomas |
| Designation |
Managing Director and CEO |
| Affiliation |
Leads Clinical Research and Bio Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| Address |
Department of Clinical Research, No.9, 1st Floor, Mythri Legacy, Chelekere Main Road, Kalyan Nagar
Bangalore KARNATAKA 560043 India |
| Phone |
9845125293 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
jestin.leadsclinbio@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| Name |
Jestin V Thomas |
| Designation |
Managing Director and CEO |
| Affiliation |
Leads Clinical Research and Bio Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| Address |
Department of Clinical Research, No.9, 1st Floor, Mythri Legacy, Chelekere Main Road, Kalyan Nagar
KARNATAKA 560043 India |
| Phone |
9845125293 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
jestin.leadsclinbio@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Natural & Essential Oils Pvt. Ltd. No.74/2B, Manandavadi Road, HD Kote Road, Sriramapura, Mysuru- 570008, Karnataka |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Natural & Essential Oils Pvt. Ltd. |
| Address |
No.74/2B, Manandavadi Road, HD Kote Road, Sriramapura, Mysuru- 570008, Karnataka |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Manufacturer of natural plant based Food ingredients and Nutraceutical ingredients] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Harshith C S |
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences |
OPD No.03, Ground Floor,No. 67, BGS Health & Education City, Uttarahalli Road, Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560060 Bangalore KARNATAKA |
8792516793
drharshithcs.research@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Normal hematological and biochemical parameters |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
NS2128E03 |
Oral Administration of IP for 12 weeks, post dinner and 30 minutes before desired activity. |
| Comparator Agent |
Placebo |
Oral Administration of IP for 12 weeks, post dinner and 30 minutes before desired activity. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
70.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
1.Healthy male adolescents and adults 2.Subjects who are married 3.Subjects with IIEF-15 score of 11-16 4.Subjects who have suffered from erectile dysfunction for a period of 3 or more months 5.Subjects who agreed to make at least four attempts a month at sexual intercourse with their spouse 6.Subjects with a BMI between 18.5 kg per m2 to 29.9 kg per m2 7.Subjects willing to refrain from taking any medications or supplements during the study 8.Subjects who agree to maintain their usual dietary habits and level of exercise 9. Subjects willing to refrain from taking any medications or preparations to improve sexual function during the study 10. Subjects willing to refrain from consuming alcohol 24 hours prior to the visit days 11.Subjects must be willing and able to provide informed consent and comply with the study procedures |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.Subjects with ED caused by endocrine system diseases 2.ED patients suffering from hypogonadism, which can be treated by testosterone 3.Subjects who cannot have sexual intercourse 4.Subjects who use hormonal contraceptives or other hormonal therapies 5.Subjects unable to read and understand the informed consent and study materials 6. Subjects with a history of drug dependence, high alcohol intake,or the use of recreational drugs,or nicotine or caffeine dependence 7.Subjects with chronic medical conditions or medication use that may interfere with study outcomes 8.Subjects with psychiatric diagnoses including generalised anxiety or depression 9.Subjects taking multivitamins, herbal supplements, or other wellness products 10.Subjects suffering from a metabolic disorder and/or from severe chronic disease or from a disease found to be inconsistent with the conduct of the study by the investigator 11.Subjects with moderate to severe fatigue or having chronic fatigue syndrome 12.Subjects with a malignant disease or any concomitant end-state organ disease and/or laboratory abnormalities considered by investigators to be risky or that could interfere with data collection 13.Subjects who are on anxiolytics, anti-depressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, antihypertensive, centrally acting corticosteroids, opioid pain relievers, hypnotics, and/or prescribed sleep medications 14.Subjects with uncontrolled hypertension at screening. 15. Subjects with uncontrolled hyperglycemia 16.Subjects who have been involved in a clinical study within the past 30 days 17.Subjects with hypersensitivity or a history of allergy to herbal products or any component of the study product 18.Any other condition(s) that, in the investigator’s opinion, would warrant exclusion or prevent the participant from completing the study. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant and Investigator Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Mean change in testosterone level, sexual function, energy and fatigue compared with placebo. |
Day 1, Day 14, Day 42, Day 84 |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Mean change in hormonal biomarkers compared with placebo. |
Day 1, Day 14, Day 42, Day 84 |
| Mean change in quality of life compared with placebo. |
Day 1, Day 14, Day 42, Day 84 |
| To assess the safety of the IP compared with placebo |
Day 1, Day 14, Day 42, Day 84 |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="50" Sample Size from India="50"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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12/02/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0" Months="6" Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group clinical interventional study. The subjects will be explained about the study procedures, the risks and discomforts, the investigational product. Informed consent will be obtained from subjects who are willing to participate in the study. The subjects who fulfil the study inclusion criteria and who do not meet any exclusion criteria will be eligible for the study. The subjects will be randomized into one of the treatment arms as per randomization schedule. The subject will be instructed to consume the IP for 12 weeks. The subjects will be required to come for the follow-up assessments on Day 14, Day 42 and Day 84. |