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

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
• Interventions: Drug: placebo patch; Drug: Testosterone Transdermal System

• Registration Number: NCT00331214
• Lead Sponsor: Warner Chilcott

Brief 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.

Detailed Description

Women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) who had undergone bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and hysterectomy were randomized into a 24-week, multicenter, multinational, double-blind (DB), parallel-group, placebo-controlled study. 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. Patients who completed the first 24 weeks of the study were given the opportunity to participate in a 3.5 year open-label (active treatment) study extension which was added to the protocol by amendment. Safety was assessed by adverse events, lipids, serum chemistry with hepatic, renal and carbohydrate metabolism evaluation, and hematology. Physical exam including clinical assessments of facial hair and acne were monitored.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-06
• Primary Completion: 2003-12
• Study First Submitted: 2006-05-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-05-26
• Study First Posted: 2006-05-29
• Study Completion: 2006-07
• Status Verified: 2013-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 2013-04-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 533

Inclusion Criteria

Eligible women must:

1. Be 20-70 years old and in generally good health
2. Have undergone hysterectomy and removal of both ovaries at least 6 months prior to screening
3. Be receiving a stable dose of estrogen replacement therapy for at least 3 months prior to screening with the intention of maintaining that regimen.
4. 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.
5. Meet the criteria for having hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

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Exclusion Criteria

Eligible women must not:

1. Have received androgen therapy at any time during the past 3 months (during the past 7 months if therapy was an investigational implantable product)
2. Be experiencing any chronic or acute life stress relating to any major life change
3. Be experiencing depression and/or receiving medication for such illness or disorder
4. Have current severe skin problems (such as severe or cystic acne) or allergy to adhesives (like the ones in bandages)
5. Have had a major illness, active gall bladder disease, or gynecological or breast surgery within the last 6 months
6. Have a history of breast, endometrial, or other gynecological cancer at any time before study participation or other cancer within the last 5 years
7. 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
8. Have abnormal laboratory test results upon initial screening for this study
9. Have previously participated in P&GP study 1999068 or 1999092
10. Have previously participated in a clinical trial within 30 days or received an investigation medication within 30 days.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Placebo	placebo patch	placebo patch for 6 months
Testosterone	Testosterone Transdermal System	Testosterone patch

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess the efficacy of testosterone transdermal system (TS) as measured by the change from baseline in the frequency of total satisfying sexual activity captured by the Sexual Activity Log (SAL).	6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.	6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Research Site; 🇨🇦 Kingston, Ontario, Canada