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Female Orgasmic DisorderPhase 2NCT01607658

Efficacy and Safety of TBS-2 Testosterone Gel in Women With Acquired Female Orgasmic Disorder

A Phase 2 study testing Low dose TBS-2, Medium dose TBS-2 and High dose TBS-2 in people with Female Orgasmic Disorder, run by Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 53 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

The purpose of this study is to assess and compare the effects of 3 dose strengths of TBS-2 intranasal testosterone gel to placebo on the occurrence of orgasm. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Female Orgasmic Disorder
What is being tested?
Low dose TBS-2, Medium dose TBS-2 and High dose TBS-2
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
253 participants
Where
53 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
May 2012to May 2014
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects who meet the following criteria may be included in the study:
  • At Visit 1:≤
  • Be a generally healthy female aged 18 years and older, inclusive, who has no physical impediment to sexual function
  • Have a diagnosis of acquired female orgasmic disorder defined as absence of orgasm during the past 6 months and according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV) criteria. Subtype should be generalized and not due to etiological factors that would be unlikely to be related to hormone function (eg, depression, relationship discord, alcoholism, surgery, injury). Hypoactive sexual desire disorder as a co-morbid disorder is allowed only if it began after the female orgasmic disorder diagnosis;
  • Have a score of >15 with a score of ≥2 for question #15 on the FSDS DAO at Screening Visit;
  • Be a sexually active, hetero- or homosexual woman in a steady relationship for at least 6 months and agree to have at least 4 sexual events over 28-day period of time. The subject's partner should not have any untreated sexual dysfunctions;
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  • Be on a reliable birth control method (ie, stable systemic hormonal contraception for the whole duration of the study and 30 days after study completion [for at least 3 months prior to study], IUD, barrier method) or not engaging in heterosexual intercourse. Birth control method used by subject at screening is not to be changed during the course of the study;
  • Have a normal ENT examination;
  • Have a body mass index ≤35;
  • Have a clinically acceptable pelvic examination and Pap smear as read by a licensed laboratory facility (no evidence of malignancy) within the 2 years prior to Randomization;
  • Have a clinically acceptable mammogram;
  • Be able to complete a web-based questionnaire within 24 hours of each sexual event;
  • Be able to read English and provide written informed consent; and
  • At Visit 2:
  • Have at least 4 sexual events and an absence of orgasm during the 28 day Screening/Baseline Period as determined by MONASH WHP FSSQ.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will not be eligible to participate in the study:
  • Have a known history of hypersensitivity to testosterone or any component of the study drug;
  • Have a history of any clinically relevant psychiatric disorder that could impact sexual functioning, contribute to increased risk for patient safety, or significantly compromise participation in the study (eg, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, severe anxiety, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, untreated Major Depressive Disorder);
  • Have a score of ≥14 on the Beck Depression Inventory II at Screening Visit. Subjects with a score of ≥14 and ≤19 at Screening may be eligible to participate in the study if a specialist (psychologist or psychiatrist) concludes that the subject is not clinically depressed;
  • Have other concurrent female sexual dysfunction disorders as defined by DSM-IV criteria, eg, Sexual Aversion Disorder, Substance-Induced sexual dysfunction, dyspareunia (not caused by inadequate foreplay stimulation or alleviated by lubricants), vaginismus, Gender Identity Disorder, paraphilia, or sexual dysfunction due to a general medical condition;
  • Be experiencing relational discord;
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  • Have a history of dementia or other neurodegenerative diseases, organic brain disease, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, brain surgery, significant brain trauma, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, and epilepsy (febrile seizures limited to childhood do not exclude patients);
  • Be currently receiving treatment with selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and/or medications that interfere with the metabolism of testosterone (eg, anastrozole, clomiphene, testolactone, ketoconazole, spironolactone, histamine 2 [H2 receptor blockers, etc.]);
  • Have a history of, or current evidence of, abuse of alcohol or any drug substance, licit or illicit, or be a regular drinker of more than 3 units of alcohol daily (1 unit = 300 mL beer, 1 glass wine, 1 measure spirit);
  • Have a history of cancer other than nonmelanotic skin cancer;
  • Have a history of deep venous thrombosis or coagulation disorders;
  • Have a significant medical condition (eg, hepatic, renal cardiovascular, endocrine including diabetes mellitus). Subjects with treated hypertension, treated hyperlipidemia, or treated thyroid disease will not be excluded provided they have been on stable therapy for at least 3 months;
  • Had any major surgical procedure within the past 6 months including hysterectomy, hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oophorectomy, or vaginal incontinence surgery
  • Are receiving treatment with systemic glucocorticosteroids, sex steroid hormones such as androgens (eg, dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA]) or gestagens (eg, anabolic steroids) and using any post menopausal hormone therapy;
  • Have a history of severe or multiple drug allergies, severe adverse drug reaction or drug-related leucopenia;
  • Have a history of nasal disorders (eg, atrophic rhinitis, polyposis, abuse of nasal decongestants, clinically relevant nasal septum deviation, recurrent epistaxis), sinus disease or nasal surgery and/or seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis in the active phase;
  • Be using any form of chronic intranasal medication delivery, specifically nasal corticosteroids or decongestants;
  • Have a diagnosis of sleep apnea and be using a continuous positive airway pressure/automatic positive airway device;
  • Have a history of diagnosed hirsutism, alopecia or clinically significant acne;
  • Have a history of diagnosed polycystic ovarian syndrome;
  • Have pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic urinary tract, vaginal, or cervical infections, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, or significant symptomatic vaginal atrophy;
  • Are currently pregnant, by history or positive serum pregnancy test at Screening Visit or have been pregnant within the 12 months prior to Screening Visit;
  • Is breast feeding or have breast fed within the 6 months prior to Screening Visit;
  • Are positive for hepatitis B-surface antigen, hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV);
  • Have abnormal thyroid stimulating hormone level;
  • For pre-menopausal women, have SHBG value <18 86 nmol/L; For post-menopausal women, have SHBG value >160 nmol/L
  • Have any medical or psychiatric condition, physical examination finding, or laboratory result which, in the opinion of the principal investigator, would put the subject at additional medical risk or make her unlikely to be able to comply with study requirements; or
  • Have received any drug as part of a research study within 30 days prior to the Screening Visit.

Trial locations and contacts

53 sites in 3 countries.

53 sites in 3 countries

United States43 sites
  • Radiant Research

    Akron, Ohio, 44311

  • Center for Marital and Sexual Health Inc.

    Beachwood, Ohio, 44122

  • Montana Health Research Institute

    Billings, Montana, 59102

  • QUEST Research Institute

    Bingham Farms, Michigan, 48025

  • Radiant Research

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35209

  • Women's Health Practice

    Champaign, Illinois, 61820

  • Radiant Research Inc.

    Chandler, Arizona, 85224

  • University of Virginia Center for Psychiatric Clinical Research

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903

  • Radiant Research Inc.

    Chicago, Illinois, 60654

  • Tampa Bay Medical Research Inc.

    Clearwater, Florida, 33761

  • Columbus Center for Women's Health Research

    Columbus, Ohio, 43213

  • Clinical Research of South Florida

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

  • Radiant Research Inc.

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Downtown Women's Health Care

    Denver, Colorado, 80218

  • Radiant Research Inc.

    Denver, Colorado, 80239

  • Radiant Research Inc.

    Edina, Minnesota, 55435

  • Lillestol Research LLC

    Fargo, North Dakota, 58103

  • Clinical Physiology Associates

    Fort Myers, Florida, 33916

  • Thameside OB/GYN Centre

    Groton, Connecticut, 06340

  • Greater Hartford Women's Health Associates

    Hartford, Connecticut, 06117

  • Medical Affiliated Research Center Inc.

    Huntsville, Alabama, 35801

  • University of Florida - Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32207

  • Womens Clinic of Lincoln P.C.

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510

  • Maryland Center for Sexual Health

    Lutherville, Maryland, 21093

  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center

    Mayfield Heights, Ohio, 44124

  • Virginia Research Center

    Midlothian, Virginia, 23114

  • Clinical Research Associates, Inc

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Columbia University School of Nursing

    New York, New York, 10032

  • Tidewater Physicians for Women

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23502

  • Radiant Reseach

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66202

  • Compass Research East LLC

    Oviedo, Florida, 32765

  • Clinical Research of Philadelphia LLC

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114

  • Wake Research Associates LLC

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612

  • Atlanta North Gynecology, PC

    Roswell, Georgia, 30075

  • Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology

    Round Rock, Texas, 78681

  • Radiant Research Inc.

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • San Antonio Psychiatric Research Center Dba Croft Group Research Center

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Medical Center for Clinical Research

    San Diego, California, 92108

  • San Diego Sexual Medicine

    San Diego, California, 92120

  • Women's Clincial Research Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • Quality of Life Medical Research Center

    Tucson, Arizona, 85712

  • Cincinnati Urogynecology Associates (TRIHEALTH)

    West Chester, Ohio, 45069

  • Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401

Other trials in United States

Canada6 sites
  • Gain Medical Centre

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3K 3P4

  • Alta Clinical Research Inc.

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5A 4L8

  • Manna Research

    Toronto, Ontario, M9W 4L6

  • Discovery Clinical Services, Ltd

    Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 5G4

  • Victoria Clinical Research Inc

    Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N7

  • Manitoba Clinic

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1M3

Other trials in Canada

Australia4 sites
  • Monash University

    Melbourne, 3004

  • Keogh Institute for Medical Research

    Nedlands, 6009

  • The Robinson Institute University of Adelaide

    North Adelaide, 5006

  • Barbara Gross Research Unit

    Randwick, 2031

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About this study

Official title: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Dose-Finding Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of TBS-2 Intranasal Testosterone Gel in Women With Acquired Female Orgasmic Disorder

The purpose of this study is to assess and compare the effects of 3 dose strengths of TBS-2 intranasal testosterone gel to placebo on the occurrence of orgasm.

Being tested
Placebo, Low dose TBS-2, Medium dose TBS-2, High dose TBS-2
Keywords
Testosterone

What participants receive

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

  • PlaceboDrug

    placebo intranasal gel administered prn, 2-8 hours before a planned sexual event

  • Low dose TBS-2Drug

    Low dose testosterone intranasal gel administered prn 2-8 hrs before a planned sexual event

  • Medium dose TBS-2Drug

    Medium dose testosterone intranasal gel administered prn 2-8 hrs before a planned sexual event

  • High dose TBS-2Drug

    High dose testosterone intranasal gel administered prn 2-8 hrs before a planned sexual event

Study groups in NCT01607658
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo intranasal gel administered prn, 2-8 hours before a planned sexual event
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Experimental 1ExperimentalLow dose TBS-2 (0.6 mg) testosterone intranasal gel administered prn
Receives: Drug: Low dose TBS-2
Experimental 2ExperimentalMedium dose TBS-2 (1.2 mg) testosterone intranasal gel administered prn
Receives: Drug: Medium dose TBS-2
Experimental 3ExperimentalHigh dose TBS-2 (1.8 mg) testosterone intranasal gel administered prn
Receives: Drug: High dose TBS-2

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Orgasms Over an 84 Day Period Compared to Placebo Over the Entire Treatment Period

    Measured: 84 days

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Change in Sexual Event Satisfaction Over a 28-day Period (Day 57 to Day 84) Compared to Baseline (Day -28 to Day 0)

    as measured by Monash Women's Health Program Female Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (MONASH WHP FSSQ) question 11.

    MONASH WHP FSSQ question 11 asks participants to comment on how satisfying they found the sex to be from "Not at all" to "Very much so". The lowest score is 1 and the highest is 9. All scores for each 28-day period were averaged. Change from baseline was obtained by subtracting baseline 28-day average from the 28-day period at the end of the study (Day 57 to 84).

    Measured: Baseline (Day -28 to Day 0) and End of Study (Day 57 to 84)

  2. Change in Distress Due to Female Orgasmic Disorder From Day 0 Baseline to Day 84

    as measured by Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS-DAO) Question #15 on Day 0 and 84, respectively. Question #15 evaluates the level of distress related to problems with orgasm. It is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (from 0 to 4, i.e. never [0], rarely [1], occasionally [2], frequently [3], or always [4]). Higher scores indicate more distress.

    Measured: Day 0 and Day 84

  3. Change in Global Sexual Functioning From Day 0 to Day 84

    as measured by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) on Day 0 and 84, respectively. The FSFI, a 19-item questionnaire, has been developed as a brief, multidimensional self-report instrument for assessing the key dimensions of sexual frustration in women. The questionnaire provides scores on 6 domains of sexual function (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain) as well as a total score. Fifteen items are rated on a 6-point Likert scale (from 0 to 5) and 4 items on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 to 5). The scores are added and converted using a conversion factor so that the maximum score for each domain is 6. The overall FSFI score can range from 2 to 36. Higher scores indicate better or higher sexual function.

    Measured: Day 0 and Day 84

Timeline

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

  1. First posted30 May 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2012
  3. Primary completionMay 2014
  4. Study completionMay 2014

Resources

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
253 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01607658
Sponsor's protocol ID
TBS-2-AMB-2012-01
Status last verified
Aug 2018
First submitted
18 May 2012
Last updated
13 Aug 2018
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Low dose TBS-2, Medium dose TBS-2 and High dose TBS-2 in people with Female Orgasmic Disorder, run by Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 53 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 15 inclusion and 28 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 13 Aug 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 53 sites in United States, Canada, Australia. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 13 Aug 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Number of Orgasms Over an 84 Day Period Compared to Placebo Over the Entire Treatment Period (time frame: 84 days). 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 13 Aug 2018.

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