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Phase 2 N=397 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Bremelanotide in Premenopausal Women With Female Sexual Arousal Disorder and/or Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder · Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Enrolled (actual)
397
Serious AEs
1.5%
Results posted
Apr 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: The Primary Efficacy Endpoint is Change From Baseline to End of Study in the Number of Satisfying Sexual Events (SSE) — 0.2; 0.6; 0.7; 0.8 SSEs — p=<0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
bremelanotide (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Palatin Technologies, Inc
Primary completion
Sep 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
The Primary Efficacy Endpoint is Change From Baseline to End of Study in the Number of Satisfying Sexual Events (SSE)
0.2; 0.6; 0.7; 0.8 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline to End-of-Study in Arousal Domain Score From Female Sexual Function Index
0.51; 0.35; 0.71; 1.06 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Satisfaction With Arousal as Measured by GAQ Question 1
0.4; 0.3; 0.5; 0.9 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Desire Domain From Female Sexual Function Index
0.39; 0.33; 0.55; 0.95 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Satisfaction With Desire as Measured by GAQ Question 2
0.4; 0.3; 0.8; 0.9 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Quality of Relationship With Partner as Measured by GAQ Question 4
0.3; 0.3; 0.4; 0.6 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
FSDS-DAO Total Score
-6.8; -7.4; -9.2; -13.1 <0.05 sig

Summary

This trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 3 fixed dose levels of bremelanotide, administered subcutaneously on an as-needed basis under conditions of home use, for the treatment of female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD), hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), or mixed FSAD/HSDD in premenopausal women.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Female, at least 21 years of age, and premenopausal Previously experienced sexual arousal during sexual activity and/or normal level of desire in the past for least 2 years.

Willing to engage in sexual activities Currently in stable relationship with a partner(male or female)for at least 6 months.

If subject has a male sexual partner, has recorded a score of "not impotent" or "minimally impotent" on Single-question Assessment of ED.

For at least 6 months before Screening, has met diagnostic criteria for FSAD, HSDD, or mixed FSAD/HSDD Has a negative serum pregnancy test (hCG) at Screening and, if subject's partner is male, has used a medically acceptable form of contraception for the 3 months before Screening (Visit 1), and is willing to continue for the duration of the trial and 1 month following the last dose of trial drug.

Has a normal pelvic examination. At Screening or documented within 12 months before Screening, has:normal Pap test results with or without history of positive HPV, dysplasia, or ASCUS that has resolved or been treated;Pap test results positive for ASCUS and negative for HPV;Pap test results positive for HPV AND no ASCUS or dysplasia on Pap or condyloma present upon examination.

At Screening and Visit 2, meets all necessary questionnaire scores.

Exclusion Criteria

Medical condition that is unstable or uncontrolled despite current therapy. History of unresolved sexual trauma or abuse. Pregnant or nursing. Lifelong anorgasmia, vaginismus, sexual pain disorder, sexual aversion disorder, or persistent sexual arousal disorder.

Female sexual dysfunction caused by untreated endocrine disease. Has or has had any of the following: hepatitis C, other infectious hepatitis, infectious blood disorders such as HIV; myocardial infarction;stroke.

Has or has had any of the following within 12 months before Screening:chronic dyspareunia not attributable to vaginal dryness; pelvic inflammatory disease; chronic or complicated UTI, or an active STD other than herpes and condyloma; cervical dysplasia, including LGSIL and HGSIL and/or ASCUS with HPV; significant cervicitis as manifested by mucopurulent discharge from the cervix.

Has had any of the following within 6 months before Screening:≥ 2 outbreaks of genital herpes; occurrence/recurrence of clinically significant condyloma;clinically unstable angina or clinically unstable arrhythmia;significant CNS diseases;AST or ALT concentrations > 3 times the ULN;serum creatinine > 2.5 mg/dL;any other clinically significant abnormal laboratory result.

Has used prohibited medications within the 3 months before Screening:

Has currently active moderate to severe vaginitis or a clinically significant vaginal infection.

Has one or more significant gynecologic conditions . Is taking or has received treatment for psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, and/or alcohol/substance abuse within 6 months before Screening.

Is currently receiving psychotherapy for the treatment of FSAD and/or HSDD. Has any of the following: Uncontrolled hypertension;Systolic BP of ≥ 140 mm Hg at Screening;Diastolic BP of ≥ 90 mm Hg at Screening; Treatment for hypertension that has changed in the 3 months before Screening.

Had a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy. Had a hysterectomy without bilateral oophorectomy AND meets several other criteria.

Is taking contraceptives that have affected the menstrual cycle or caused amenorrhea AND did not have a normal menstrual cycle before starting the contraceptive medication.

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01382719). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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