Lybridos in Pre-and Postmenopausal Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Primary Purpose
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Placebo
0.5 mgTestosterone + 10 mg Buspirone
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder focused on measuring HSDD
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Subjects must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provision of written informed consent
- Females between 21 and 70 years of age, inclusive, pre or postmenopausal, with HSDD (comorbidity with female sexual arousal disorder [FSAD] and/or female orgasmic disorder [FOD; only as secondary diagnosis] is allowed). The diagnosis of HSDD will be established by a trained health care professional.
- Maladaptive activity of sexual inhibitory mechanism(s) (see appendix 4 for definition)
- Be involved in a stable relationship and have a partner who will be at home for the majority of the study duration
- Healthy according to normal results of medical history, physical examination, laboratory values, and vital signs; exceptions may be made if the investigator considers an abnormality to be clinically irrelevant
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects who meet any of the following criteria are not eligible to participate in the study:
Cardiovascular Conditions
- Any underlying cardiovascular condition, including unstable angina pectoris, that would preclude sexual activity
- Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure > 90 mmHg. For subjects ≥ 60 years old and without diabetes mellitus, familial hypercholesterolemia, or cardiovascular disease: systolic blood pressure ≥ 160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg
- Systolic blood pressure ≤ 90 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≤ 50 mmHg Gynecological and Obstetric Conditions
- Use of any contraceptive containing anti-androgens (e.g. Cyproteron acetate) or (anti)androgenic progestogens (drospirenone, dienogest, chlormadinone acetate and norgestrel)
- Use of any contraceptive or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) containing more than 50 μg/day of estrogen
- Positive test result for Chlamydia or gonorrhea
- Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during this study (Note: A urine pregnancy test will be performed in all women of child bearing potential prior to the administration of study medications.)
- Lactating or delivery in the previous 6 months prior to signing Informed Consent Form
- Significant abnormal Pap smear in the previous 12 months prior to signing Informed Consent Form
- History of bilateral oophorectomy
- Other unexplained gynecological complaints, such as clinically relevant abnormal uterine bleeding patterns
- Perimenopausal status (cycle shortening/irregular menstrual bleeding in the last 12 consecutive months and/or occurrence of vasomotor symptoms (e.g. hot flashes, night sweating) in combination with elevated FSH levels (>40 IU/L) for women from age 40 onwards; in women with a history of hysterectomy perimenopausality can be assessed by FSH levels (>40 IU/L) and/or vasomotor symptoms Other Medical Conditions
- Liver and/or renal insufficiency (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and gamma glutamyltransferase > 3 times the upper limit of normal and/or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60.00 mL/min based on the Cockcroft Gault formula)
- Any current endocrine disease or endocrinopathy (e.g. uncontrolled thyroid dysfunction) as determined by medical history, basic physical examination and/or laboratory values significantly outside the normal range of the central laboratory; or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus(HbA1c > 7.5%)
- Free- and/or total testosterone levels outside the upper limit of the reference range of the central laboratory (free testosterone: > 1.1 ng/dL, and total testosterone > 80 ng/dL)
Sites / Locations
- San Diego Sexual Medicine
- Meridien Research
- Compass Research
- Meridien Research
- Comprehensive Clinical Trials LLC
- Annapolis Sexual Wellness Center
- Maryland Center for Sexual Wellness
- Maryland Primary Care Physicians
- NECCR Fall River LLC
- Philadelphia Clinical Research, LLC
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
Arm Label
Placebo
Testosterone + Buspirone
Arm Description
40 subjects administered placebo
40 subjects administered 0.5 mg Testosterone + 10 mg Buspirone hydrochloride
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
The primary endpoint is the number of satisfactory sexual episodes, measured using the Sexual Satisfaction of an Event Questionnaire (SSEQ).
Sexual satisfaction will be evaluated based on a global satisfaction assessment comparing the 4-week establishment period with the 8 week DB treatment period. In addition there is a 8 week run in period between the establishment period and the double blind treatment period for a total treatment period of 20 weeks.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Sexual Satisfaction
Sexual satisfaction will be evaluated based on a global satisfaction assessment comparing the 4-week establishment period with the 8 week DB treatment period. In addition there is a 8 week run in period between the establishment period and the double blind treatment period for a total treatment period of 20 weeks
Sexual desire and arousal
Sexual desire and arousal will be evaluated based on the 'desire' and 'arousal' domains of the Sexual Anamnesis Questionnaire, the Sexual Function questionnaire and weekly diaries throughout the course of the study.
Sexual Distress
Sexual Distress will be assessed using the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R).
Subjective evaluation of gain and improvement
Using the following tools, perceived gain and improvement will be assessed:
Subjective Evaluation of Gain (SEG)
Subjective Evaluation of Improvement (SEI)
Patient's Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I)
Patient Benefit Evaluation (PBE)
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02101203
Brief Title
Lybridos in Pre-and Postmenopausal Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Official Title
A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Dose-finding Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Lybridos in the Domestic Setting in Healthy Female Subjects With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder and Maladaptive Activity of Sexual Inhibitory Mechanisms
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 2013 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 2014 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Emotional Brain NY Inc.
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study to investigate the safety and efficacy of Lybridos in the domestic setting in healthy female subjects with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and maladaptive activity of sexual inhibitory mechanisms.
This is a 2-arm placebo and Lybridos (0.5 mg testosterone + buspirone 10 mg) extension to study EB90 (Clinical Study Protocol EB90a, version 3.0, 07 June 2013).
In the present study, the efficacy of Lybridos will be evaluated in the domestic setting in healthy female subjects with HSDD and maladaptive activity of sexual inhibitory mechanism(s). Sexual satisfaction and other aspects of sexual functioning will be measured within 24 hours after each sexual activity. The following hypotheses will be tested:
Lybridos, as compared to placebo, will significantly increase the number of satisfying sexual events.
Objectives:
To investigate the efficacy of Lybridos as compared to placebo in increasing the number of satisfactory sexual episodes in healthy female subjects with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) and maladaptive activity of sexual inhibitory mechanisms
To identify the optimal dose of Lybridos to take into phase 3 clinical development
To confirm that Lybridos has superior efficacy as compared to testosterone alone and to buspirone alone
To evaluate the effect of Lybridos as measured by scales of sexual satisfaction and/or sexual desire/arousal
To evaluate the safety profile of Lybridos
Detailed Description
None entered
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Keywords
HSDD
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
80 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
40 subjects administered placebo
Arm Title
Testosterone + Buspirone
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
40 subjects administered 0.5 mg Testosterone + 10 mg Buspirone hydrochloride
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Solid Oral Dosage. Maximum every other day (on an as needed basis)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
0.5 mgTestosterone + 10 mg Buspirone
Other Intervention Name(s)
Solid Oral Dosage. Maximum every other day (on an as needed basis)
Intervention Description
A total of 28 doses will be provided. Subjects are required to take a minimum of 8 doses over the 8-week treatment period (1 dose/week). The other 20 doses may be taken as desired (ie, "on demand") throughout the 8-week treatment period; dosing is permitted every 2 days (ie, on alternate days).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The primary endpoint is the number of satisfactory sexual episodes, measured using the Sexual Satisfaction of an Event Questionnaire (SSEQ).
Description
Sexual satisfaction will be evaluated based on a global satisfaction assessment comparing the 4-week establishment period with the 8 week DB treatment period. In addition there is a 8 week run in period between the establishment period and the double blind treatment period for a total treatment period of 20 weeks.
Time Frame
20 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Sexual Satisfaction
Description
Sexual satisfaction will be evaluated based on a global satisfaction assessment comparing the 4-week establishment period with the 8 week DB treatment period. In addition there is a 8 week run in period between the establishment period and the double blind treatment period for a total treatment period of 20 weeks
Time Frame
20 weeks
Title
Sexual desire and arousal
Description
Sexual desire and arousal will be evaluated based on the 'desire' and 'arousal' domains of the Sexual Anamnesis Questionnaire, the Sexual Function questionnaire and weekly diaries throughout the course of the study.
Time Frame
20 weeks
Title
Sexual Distress
Description
Sexual Distress will be assessed using the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R).
Time Frame
20 weeks
Title
Subjective evaluation of gain and improvement
Description
Using the following tools, perceived gain and improvement will be assessed:
Subjective Evaluation of Gain (SEG)
Subjective Evaluation of Improvement (SEI)
Patient's Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I)
Patient Benefit Evaluation (PBE)
Time Frame
20 weeks
10. Eligibility
Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
21 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Subjects must meet all of the following criteria:
Provision of written informed consent
Females between 21 and 70 years of age, inclusive, pre or postmenopausal, with HSDD (comorbidity with female sexual arousal disorder [FSAD] and/or female orgasmic disorder [FOD; only as secondary diagnosis] is allowed). The diagnosis of HSDD will be established by a trained health care professional.
Maladaptive activity of sexual inhibitory mechanism(s) (see appendix 4 for definition)
Be involved in a stable relationship and have a partner who will be at home for the majority of the study duration
Healthy according to normal results of medical history, physical examination, laboratory values, and vital signs; exceptions may be made if the investigator considers an abnormality to be clinically irrelevant
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects who meet any of the following criteria are not eligible to participate in the study:
Cardiovascular Conditions
Any underlying cardiovascular condition, including unstable angina pectoris, that would preclude sexual activity
Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure > 90 mmHg. For subjects ≥ 60 years old and without diabetes mellitus, familial hypercholesterolemia, or cardiovascular disease: systolic blood pressure ≥ 160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg
Systolic blood pressure ≤ 90 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≤ 50 mmHg Gynecological and Obstetric Conditions
Use of any contraceptive containing anti-androgens (e.g. Cyproteron acetate) or (anti)androgenic progestogens (drospirenone, dienogest, chlormadinone acetate and norgestrel)
Use of any contraceptive or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) containing more than 50 μg/day of estrogen
Positive test result for Chlamydia or gonorrhea
Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during this study (Note: A urine pregnancy test will be performed in all women of child bearing potential prior to the administration of study medications.)
Lactating or delivery in the previous 6 months prior to signing Informed Consent Form
Significant abnormal Pap smear in the previous 12 months prior to signing Informed Consent Form
History of bilateral oophorectomy
Other unexplained gynecological complaints, such as clinically relevant abnormal uterine bleeding patterns
Perimenopausal status (cycle shortening/irregular menstrual bleeding in the last 12 consecutive months and/or occurrence of vasomotor symptoms (e.g. hot flashes, night sweating) in combination with elevated FSH levels (>40 IU/L) for women from age 40 onwards; in women with a history of hysterectomy perimenopausality can be assessed by FSH levels (>40 IU/L) and/or vasomotor symptoms Other Medical Conditions
Liver and/or renal insufficiency (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and gamma glutamyltransferase > 3 times the upper limit of normal and/or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60.00 mL/min based on the Cockcroft Gault formula)
Any current endocrine disease or endocrinopathy (e.g. uncontrolled thyroid dysfunction) as determined by medical history, basic physical examination and/or laboratory values significantly outside the normal range of the central laboratory; or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus(HbA1c > 7.5%)
Free- and/or total testosterone levels outside the upper limit of the reference range of the central laboratory (free testosterone: > 1.1 ng/dL, and total testosterone > 80 ng/dL)
Facility Information:
Facility Name
San Diego Sexual Medicine
City
San Diego
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92120
Country
United States
Facility Name
Meridien Research
City
Bradenton
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
34208
Country
United States
Facility Name
Compass Research
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32806
Country
United States
Facility Name
Meridien Research
City
St. Petersburg
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33709
Country
United States
Facility Name
Comprehensive Clinical Trials LLC
City
West Palm Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33409
Country
United States
Facility Name
Annapolis Sexual Wellness Center
City
Annapolis
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
21401
Country
United States
Facility Name
Maryland Center for Sexual Wellness
City
Lutherville
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
21093
Country
United States
Facility Name
Maryland Primary Care Physicians
City
Queenstown
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
21658
Country
United States
Facility Name
NECCR Fall River LLC
City
Fall River
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02720
Country
United States
Facility Name
Philadelphia Clinical Research, LLC
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19224
Country
United States
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