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Hypoactive Sexual Desire DisorderPhase 3NCT00331123

Study of Transdermal Testosterone Patches in Surgically Menopausal Women With Low Libido

A Phase 3 study testing Testosterone Transdermal System in people with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, run by Warner Chilcott at 3 sites in 3 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This study is designed to evaluate efficacy and safety of a testosterone patch as treatment for low libido in surgically menopausal women who are taking estrogen therapy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 70 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
What is being tested?
Testosterone Transdermal System
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
562 participants
Where
3 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
May 2002to Jul 2006
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 70 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Eligible women must:
  • Be 20-70 years old and in generally good health
  • Have undergone hysterectomy and removal of both ovaries at least 6 months prior to screening
  • Be receiving a stable dose of estrogen replacement therapy for at least 3 months prior to screening with the intention of maintaining that regimen.
  • Be, in her own judgment, in a stable monogamous sexual relationship that is perceived to be secure and communicative, for at least one year prior to study entry.
  • Meet the criteria for having hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

Who cannot join

  • Eligible women must not:
  • Have received androgen therapy at any time during the past 3 months (during the past 7 months if therapy was an investigational implantable product)
  • Be experiencing any chronic or acute life stress relating to any major life change
  • Be experiencing depression and/or receiving medication for such illness or disorder
  • Have current severe skin problems (such as severe or cystic acne) or allergy to adhesives (like the ones in bandages)
  • Have had a major illness, active gall bladder disease, or gynecological or breast surgery within the last 6 months
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  • Have a history of breast, endometrial, or other gynecological cancer any time before study participation or other cancer within the last 5 years
  • Have diabetes, a history of cerebrovascular disease, thromboembolic disorders, heart attack, or angina at any time before study participation or thrombophlebitis within the last 5 years
  • Have abnormal laboratory test results upon initial screening for this study
  • Have previously participated in P\&GP study 1999068 or 1999092
  • Have previously participated in a clinical trial within 30 days or received an investigation medication within 30 days.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 3 countries.

3 sites in 3 countries

United States1 site
  • Research Site

    Kansas City, Missouri

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Australia1 site
  • Research Site

    Prahran, Victoria

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Canada1 site
  • Research Site

    Québec, Quebec

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About this study

Official title: Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Testosterone and Safety for an Open-label Period in Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder on Estrogen Replacement Therapy and Undergone Hysterectomy/Bilateral Oophorectomy.

This study is designed to evaluate efficacy and safety of a testosterone patch as treatment for low libido in surgically menopausal women who are taking estrogen therapy.

Read the detailed description

Women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) who had undergone bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and hysterectomy were randomized into a 52-week, multicenter, multinational study that included a 24-week, double-blind (DB), parallel-group, placebo-controlled period followed by a 28-week open-label (OL) period. Patients were stratified based on their use of oral or transdermal ET and randomized to receive placebo or testosterone transdermal system. Patients had to maintain a stable dose of estrogen throughout the study. Upon completion of the DB period, patients receiving placebo were switched to TTS, while the active cohort remained on active treatment. All patients were then followed for an additional 28 weeks for safety. Patients who completed the first 52 weeks of the study were given the opportunity to participate in an open label extension (Years 2, 3 , and 4), which was added to the protocol by amendment. Safety was assessed by adverse events, lipids, serum chemistry with hepatic, renal and carbohydrate metabolism evaluation, coagulation testing, and hematology. Physical exam including clinical assessments of facial hair and acne were monitored.

Being tested
Testosterone Transdermal System, Placebo
Keywords
Surgical menopause, HSDD
Medical subject headings
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Testosterone Transdermal SystemDrug

    testosterone patch, 300mcg/day, changed every 3-4 days for up to 52 weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

    placebo patch,changed every 3-4 days for 24 weeks during double blind phase

Study groups in NCT00331123
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo patch
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Testosterone PatchExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Testosterone Transdermal System

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To assess the efficacy of testosterone transdermal system (TTS) as measured by the change from baseline in the frequency of total satisfying sexual activity captured by the Sexual Activity Log (SAL).

    Measured: 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. To assess the efficacy measured by the change from baseline in sexual desire; personal distress as measured by the Personal Distress Scale score; the other 6 domains of the profile of Female Sexual Function; and the other 8 SAL endpoints.

    Measured: 24 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 May 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2002
  3. Primary completionDec 2003
  4. Study completionJul 2006

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
562 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00331123
Sponsor's protocol ID
2001133 and Yr 2-4 OL
Status last verified
Apr 2013
First submitted
26 May 2006
Last updated
17 Apr 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Testosterone Transdermal System in people with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, run by Warner Chilcott at 3 sites in 3 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Apr 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States, Australia, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To assess the efficacy of testosterone transdermal system (TTS) as measured by the change from baseline in the frequency of total satisfying sexual activity captured by the Sexual Activity Log (SAL). (time frame: 24 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Apr 2013.

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