The Shaper T Trial - Initial Cohort
Testosterone levels are dropping. We're going to change that. Be part of Groundbreaking Research on Increasing Testosterone—100% Open Source
As we mention in our last post, the use of testosterone replacement therapy has become a common treatment for men with low T. Most people shouldn’t need to get T injected into their ass every two weeks for the rest of their life. There are lifestyle changes that can substantially raise T-levels - but which are really worth your time? How do these work not just individually, but together to make you healthier?
Starting with our first cohort on January 1, 2025, we are going to work with volunteers to study this. If you want to raise or better understand your T-levels, be sure to sign up (we'll provide next steps over email for anyone interested):
We are going to do this study a bit differently that most academic research is done. It will be totally open source - users will submit data anonymously but publicly so anyone can verify our findings or publish research based on the data. The costs are minimal - you just need to pay for two testosterone blood tests, which is about $150 total. If you have issues paying, please sign up anyway and email info@shaperresearch.org and we will see if any sponsors are able to help.
What does the study entail?
You will get a T test and fill out a survey on your lifestyle habits.
Our research team and our team’s physician will review the test and survey results. You will receive a personalized plan to improve your T levels.
For the next twelve weeks, you will fill out a weekly survey that asks you about your lifestyle and if you have been following the plan provided
For people that use wearables (like Whoop), you will be asked to submit this data as well (we’ll provide tooling for this to make the process simple)
At the end, you will test your T again
We will then analyze the data and publish both the data and our own findings
Your treatment plans will vary person to person, but the main categories we are targeting are:
Dietary Adjustments:
Emphasis on a balanced diet with healthy fats, adequate protein, and reduction of processed foods and sugars.
Supplementation with Vitamin D, zinc, magnesium,.
Exercise Regimen:
Strength training and cardio sessions tailored to individual fitness levels and need for fat loss.
Stress Management:
Implementation of stress reduction techniques, including mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises.
Sleep Improvement:
Establishing sleep hygiene practices to ensure 7-9 hours of quality sleep with consistent bed/wake times.
Nighttime protocol (blue light glasses, wind-down time, etc)
Environmental Adjustments:
Reducing exposure to endocrine disruptors and ensuring access to clean water and natural sunlight.
Behavioral Changes:
Encouraging social interactions, regular sexual activity, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
Who should sign up?
Any man over the age of 18 who wants to be healthier or help us better understand the human body. If you use Whoop, we will prioritize your application, as we are building tooling to analyze this data as well.