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Sexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalPhase 2NCT06308614

Estetrol for the Treatment of Female Sexual Arousal Disorder in Postmenopausal Women

A Phase 2 study testing Estetrol in people with Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, run by Estetra at 24 sites in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigated the effect of once daily oral administration of 20 mg estetrol monohydrate tablet for 12 weeks in postmenopausal women who experienced sexual arousal disorder. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 65 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
What is being tested?
Estetrol
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
82 participants
Where
24 sitesUnited States
Study dates
29 Jan 2024to 21 Apr 2025
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 40 to 65 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Main Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hysterectomized postmenopausal women, ≥40 up to ≤65 years, diagnosed with Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

Main Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not willing to stop any hormonal products during their participation in the study
  • History of unresolved sexual trauma or abuse that is contributing to any sexual dysfunction problem
  • Have experienced a recent major life stress or relationship discord that could interfere with sexual activity
  • Clinically significant abnormal gynecological findings
  • History of malignancy, with the exception of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
  • Systolic BP higher than 140 mmHg, diastolic BP higher than 90 mmHg
  • Is judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for any reason

Trial locations and contacts

24 sites in 1 country.

24 sites in 1 country

United States24 sites
  • Estetra Study Site

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102

  • Estetra Study Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328

  • Estetra Study Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60643

  • Estetra Study Site

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

  • Estetra Study Site

    Englewood, Ohio, 45322

  • Estetra Study Site

    Houston, Texas, 77061

  • Estetra Study Site

    Houston, Texas, 77074

  • Estetra Study Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32256

  • Estetra Study Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109

  • Estetra Study Site

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119

  • Estetra Study Site

    Mesa, Arizona, 85209

  • Estetra Study Site

    Miami, Florida, 33173

  • Estetra Study Site

    New Port Richey, Florida, 34562

  • Estetra Study Site

    Ocoee, Florida, 34761

  • Estetra Study Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114

  • Estetra Study Site

    Orlando, Florida, 32801

  • Estetra Study Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85032

  • Estetra Study Site

    Pomona, California, 91767

  • Estetra Study Site

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107

  • Estetra Study Site

    San Diego, California, 92111

  • Estetra Study Site

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

  • Estetra Study Site

    Tucson, Arizona, 85715

  • Estetra Study Site

    Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23456

  • Estetra Study Site

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Proof-of-Concept Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Estetrol in Postmenopausal Subjects With Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigated the effect of once daily oral administration of 20 mg estetrol monohydrate tablet for 12 weeks in postmenopausal women who experienced sexual arousal disorder. Specifically, the main aim was to evaluate whether estetrol (E4) is effective in the treatment of female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) in women after their menopause.

Read the detailed description

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD), a subtype of female sexual dysfunction, is an inability to attain or to maintain an adequate lubrication-swelling response of sexual excitement. FSAD may manifest as a decrease in vaginal lubrication and a decrease in genital sensation related to blood flow and can cause marked distress and/or interpersonal difficulty (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders, 4th edition [DSMIV]). Estrogen has a role in maintaining genital tissue structural integrity and pelvic nerve-stimulated genital blood flow.

This study was conducted with estetrol (E4), assessing the efficacy and safety of estetrol monohydrate 20 mg (E4 20 mg), equivalent to estetrol 18.9 mg, for the treatment of FSAD associated with menopause in hysterectomized postmenopausal women.

The design of this Phase 2, Proof of Concept (POC) study was: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm parallel group. Eligible subjects were randomized in a 1:1 ratio and received either an oral tablet of E4 20 mg or placebo, once daily for 12 weeks. Placebo tablet looked identical to E4 but had no active ingredient. During the study, participants visited the clinic 7 times and completed a daily e-diary. The results were evaluated regarding the effect of E4 and placebo on the sexual arousal of the participants, using several validated questionnaires.

The primary efficacy endpoints were the change from Baseline to Week 12:

  • in feeling concerned by difficulties with sexual arousal, assessed by Female Sexual Distress Scale-Desire/Arousal/Orgasm (FSDS-DAO) Item 14;
  • in the Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ-28) Arousal-Sensation Domain (Questions 6 to 9).

Secondary efficacy endpoints were the change from Baseline to Week 12:

  • in arousal and lubrication assessed by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Sexual Function and Satisfaction (PROMIS-SexFS) Questionnaire;
  • in sexual function assessed by FSDS-DAO - total score and by percentage of Satisfying Sexual Event (SSE) captured in e-diary;
  • in sexual function assessed by SFQ-28 - total score;
  • in sexual function assessed by PROMIS-SexFS;
  • in severity of sexual arousal disorder as assessed by Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGIS).

The secondary efficacy endpoint Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) was assessed at Week 12.

Being tested
Estetrol, Placebo
Keywords
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, FSAD
Medical subject headings
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological

What participants receive

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

  • EstetrolDrug

    Also called E4

    Estetrol monohydrate 20 mg, equivalent to estetrol 18.9 mg

  • PlaceboOther

    Matching Placebo to E4

Study groups in NCT06308614
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
EstetrolExperimentalEstetrol monohydrate 20 mg, administered orally once daily for up to 12 weeks
Receives: Drug: Estetrol
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorMatching Placebo, administered orally once daily for up to 12 weeks
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Feeling Concerned by Difficulties With Sexual Arousal, Assessed by Female Sexual Distress Scale-Desire/Arousal/Orgasm (FSDS-DAO), Item 14

    The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Desire/Arousal/Orgasm (FSDS-DAO) is a validated 15-item self-assessment where each item is scored from 0 (never) to 4 (always). Higher scores on this scale, which has a total range of 0-60, indicate greater distress.

    Item 14 assesses how often the subject has felt concerned by difficulties with sexual arousal during the past 30 days.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

  2. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in the Sexual Function Questionnaire 28 (SFQ-28) Arousal-Sensation Domain (Questions 6 to 9)

    The 28-item Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ-28) is a validated self-assessment tool to assess female sexual function. It has 8 domains, including domains for desire, arousal (sensation/lubrication/cognitive), orgasm, pain, enjoyment, and partner relationship. Questions are scored on a Likert scale (e.g., 0 to 5 or 1 to 5), where lower scores indicate higher levels of dysfunction.

    Questions 6, 7, 8, and 9 deal with the domain "Arousal-sensation". Score range for this domain is: 4-20 (=sum of Questions 6-9).

    Total score range is: 24-141 (=sum of all Questions 1-28).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Arousal and Lubrication Assessed by Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sexual Function and Satisfaction (SexFS) Measures (PROMIS-SexFS Questionnaire)

    The PROMIS-SexFS is an instrument to measure self-reported sexual function and satisfaction. In total, 24 questions (out of 26) are rated on a 5-point scale each, so that for each question, the score range may be 1-5 or 0-5 (0=not applicable). Questions (Q) can be grouped by domains; their scores are summed to calculate the domain score. There are 11 domains in total.

    A higher score indicates a better outcome in the following domains: arousal and lubrication (3Q; 3-15), interest in sexual activity (2Q, score range: 2-10), orgasm-pleasure (2Q; 0-10), orgasm-ability (1Q; 0-5), and satisfaction with sex life (4Q; 3-20).

    A higher score indicates a worse outcome in the following domains: vaginal discomfort (2Q; 2-10), vulvar discomfort (2Q; 2-10), vulvar dysfunction (2Q; 2-10), oral discomfort (2Q; 2-10), oral dryness (2Q; 2-10), anal discomfort (2Q; 2-10).

    The 2 remaining questions of the questionnaire are for screening purposes.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

  2. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Sexual Function Assessed by FSDS-DAO -- Total Score

    The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Desire/Arousal/Orgasm (FSDS-DAO) is a validated 15-item self-assessment where each item is scored from 0 (never) to 4 (always). Higher scores on this scale, which has a total range of 0-60, indicate greater distress.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

  3. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Sexual Function Assessed by Percentage of Satisfying Sexual Events (SSE) -- Captured in Arousal Electronic Diary (Ediary)

    A higher number of Satisfying Sexual Events (SSE) indicates an improvement in sexual function.

    The arousal electronic diary contains a questionnaire to be completed by the subject within 24 hours of a sexual event.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

  4. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Sexual Function Assessed by the Sexual Function Questionnaire 28 (SFQ-28) -- Total Score

    The 28-item Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ-28) is a validated self-assessment tool to assess female sexual function. It has 8 domains, including domains for desire, arousal (sensation/lubrication/cognitive), orgasm, pain, enjoyment, and partner relationship. Questions are scored on a Likert scale (e.g., 0 to 5 or 1 to 5), where lower scores indicate higher levels of dysfunction.

    Questions 6, 7, 8, and 9 deal with the domain "Arousal-sensation". Score range for this domain is: 4-20 (=sum of Questions 6-9).

    Total score range is: 24-141 (=sum of all Questions 1-28).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

  5. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Sexual Function Assessed by PROMIS-SexFS

    Refer to Description of Outcome Measure #3.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

  6. Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) at Week 12

    Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) was used to measure changes in sexual arousal disorder. At Week 12, each enrolled subject was asked to rate their change in sexual arousal on 7-point Likert scale.

    The results are presented as the number of participants. The grading of responses were from 'No Change' to 'A Great Deal Better', as shown in the results table below.

    Measured: Week 12.

  7. Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Severity of Sexual Arousal Disorder as Assessed by Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGIS)

    Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGIS) was used to evaluate the severity of sexual arousal disorder at a given time. The subject is asked to rate the severity of their sexual arousal dysfunction on 7-point Likert scale (1=not present, 2=very mild, 3=mild, 4=moderate, 5=moderately severe, 6=severe, and 7=extremely severe). A lower score indicates an improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 12.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Mar 2024
  2. Study start29 Jan 2024
  3. Primary completion14 Mar 2025
  4. Study completion21 Apr 2025

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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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
82 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06308614
Sponsor's protocol ID
MIT-Do001-C206
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
23 Jan 2024
Last updated
6 Jul 2026
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Estetrol in people with Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, run by Estetra at 24 sites in United States.

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

Who may be eligible to take part?

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 6 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 24 sites in United States. 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 6 Jul 2026). 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?

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Feeling Concerned by Difficulties With Sexual Arousal, Assessed by Female Sexual Distress Scale-Desire/Arousal/Orgasm (FSDS-DAO), Item 14 (time frame: Baseline, Week 12.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 6 Jul 2026.

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