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Phase 3 Completed N=614 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

2. Study to Evaluate the Efficacy/Safety of Bremelanotide in Premenopausal Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02338960 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
614
Serious AEs
0.7%
Results posted
Jan 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide as Measured by FSFI (Question Q1 and Q2), 28-day Recall. — 0.63; 0.21; 1.25; 0.70 score on a scale
◆ Published Evidence
Highly cited
6,499citations · ~250 / year
The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): a multidimensional self-report instrument for the assessment of female sexual function.
Journal of sex & marital therapy · 2000 · Open access · High-confidence link

Summary

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Trial with an optional Open-label Extension to evaluate the efficacy of bremelanotide (BMT), administered subcutaneously (SC) on an as needed basis for the treatment of HSDD (with or without decreased arousal) in premenopausal females.

Linked Publications (5)

  • The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): a multidimensional self-report instrument for the assessment of female sexual function.
    Journal of sex & marital therapy · 2000 · 6,499 citations · Open access · High-confidence link
  • The Patient Experience of Premenopausal Women Treated with Bremelanotide for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: RECONNECT Exit Study Results.
    Journal of women's health (2002) · 2021 · 12 citations · Likely link
  • Safety Profile of Bremelanotide Across the Clinical Development Program.
    Journal of women's health (2002) · 2022 · 10 citations · Likely link
  • Reliability and validity of the elements of desire questionnaire in premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
    Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2020 · 7 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • Small Effects, Questionable Outcomes: Bremelanotide for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.
    Journal of sex research · 2024 · 5 citations · Likely link

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide as Measured by FSFI (Question Q1 and Q2), 28-day Recall.
0.63; 0.21; 1.25; 0.70
PRIMARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide as Measured by FSDS-DAO (Item 13)
-0.71; -0.42; -1.4; -0.9
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study (EOS) in the Number of Satisfying Sexual Events (SSEs) Associated With Study Drug Administration
0.0; 0.0; 0.19; -0.31
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in Mean Desire Score (Q3) From the FSEP-R
0.04; 0.01; 0.43; 0.33
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in Mean Satisfaction With Desire Score (Q4) From FSEP-R
0.27; 0.11; 0.76; 0.47
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the FSDS-DAO Total Score
-9.7; -5.6; -18.4; -11.1
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the FSFI Total Score
2.45; 0.84; 5.15; 3.14
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Mean Level of Sexual Arousal (Q6) From the FSEP-R
0.04; -0.01; 0.33; 0.35
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Mean Satisfaction With Sexual Arousal (Q7) From the FSEP-R
0.23; 0.09; 0.60; 0.47
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Scored Time Spent Being Concerned by Difficulty With Sexual Arousal (Q14) From the FSDS-DAO
-0.8; -0.4; -1.3; -0.9
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Arousal Domain of the FSFI (Q3 to Q6)
0.52; 0.18; 1.19; 0.83
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Total Number of SSEs
0.0; -0.0; 0.25; -0.35
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Desire Domain of the FSFI (Q1 to Q2) Throughout the Entirety of the Double-blind Phase
0.78; 0.16
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Score for Feeling Bothered by Low Sexual Desire as Measured by the FSDS-DAO (Item 13) Throughout the Entirety of the Double-blind Phase
-0.8; -0.4
SECONDARY
Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Number of SSEs Associated With Study Drug Administration Throughout the Entirety of the Double-blind Phase
0.1; -0.1

Eligibility Criteria

Main Inclusion Criteria:

  • Has met diagnostic criteria for HSDD for at least 6 months
  • Is willing and able to understand and comply with all study requirements
  • Has a normal pelvic examination at screening

Main Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects should be generally healthy premenopausal females with no psychological, gynecological or urological conditions which might contribute to the sexual dysfunction, compromise study participation, or confound interpretation of the study results
  • Not currently under treatment for the sexual dysfunction and willing to forego other treatments through the course of the clinical trial
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02338960) and the linked publication. 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. Informational only — not medical advice.

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