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

NCT ID: NCT01382719

Last Updated: 2014-12-18

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

612 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-06-30

Study Completion Date

2012-09-30

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Keywords

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FSAD HSDD female sexual dysfunction FSD Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Placebo

Same formulation as the investigation product but without the active ingredient, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer the placebo by SC injection in the same manner as the investigational product.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

bremelanotide

Intervention Type DRUG

Subjects will administer drug on an as needed basis, prior to anticipated sexual activity.

Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.75, 1.25, or 1.75 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Placebo: Same formulation as the investigation product but without the active ingredient, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer the placebo by SC injection in the same manner as the investigational product.

bremelanotide arm 1

Low dose: Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.75 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

bremelanotide

Intervention Type DRUG

Subjects will administer drug on an as needed basis, prior to anticipated sexual activity.

Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.75, 1.25, or 1.75 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Placebo: Same formulation as the investigation product but without the active ingredient, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer the placebo by SC injection in the same manner as the investigational product.

bremelanotide arm 2

Middle dose: Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 1.25 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

bremelanotide

Intervention Type DRUG

Subjects will administer drug on an as needed basis, prior to anticipated sexual activity.

Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.75, 1.25, or 1.75 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Placebo: Same formulation as the investigation product but without the active ingredient, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer the placebo by SC injection in the same manner as the investigational product.

bremelanotide arm 3

High dose: Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 1.75 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

bremelanotide

Intervention Type DRUG

Subjects will administer drug on an as needed basis, prior to anticipated sexual activity.

Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.75, 1.25, or 1.75 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Placebo: Same formulation as the investigation product but without the active ingredient, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer the placebo by SC injection in the same manner as the investigational product.

Interventions

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bremelanotide

Subjects will administer drug on an as needed basis, prior to anticipated sexual activity.

Investigational product: Bremelanotide aqueous solution for subcutaneous (SC) injection, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.75, 1.25, or 1.75 mg in 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer bremelanotide by SC injection into the anterior thigh or abdomen.

Placebo: Same formulation as the investigation product but without the active ingredient, provided as pre-filled syringes containing 0.3 mL volume. Subjects will self-administer the placebo by SC injection in the same manner as the investigational product.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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PT-141

Eligibility Criteria

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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.
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Palatin Technologies, Inc

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jeffrey Edelson, MD, FRCPC

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Palatin Technologies, Inc

Locations

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

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National City, California, United States

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Newport Beach, California, United States

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Sacramento, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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Denver, Colorado, United States

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Lakewood, Colorado, United States

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Avon, Connecticut, United States

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Farmington, Connecticut, United States

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New London, Connecticut, United States

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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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Aventura, Florida, United States

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Fort Myers, Florida, United States

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Melbourne, Florida, United States

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Orlando, Florida, United States

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Decatur, Georgia, United States

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Peoria, Illinois, United States

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South Bend, Indiana, United States

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Wichita, Kansas, United States

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Zachary, Louisiana, United States

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Rockville, Maryland, United States

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St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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Purchase, New York, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Beachwood, Ohio, United States

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Canton, Ohio, United States

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Englewood, Ohio, United States

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Eugene, Oregon, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

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Greer, South Carolina, United States

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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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Houston, Texas, United States

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Murray, Utah, United States

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Sandy City, Utah, United States

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Seattle, Washington, United States

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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Barrie, Ontario, Canada

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Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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Countries

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United States Canada

References

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Derogatis LR, Revicki DA, Rosen RC, Jordan R, Lucas J, Spana C. Psychometric validation of the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Desire/Arousal/Orgasm. J Patient Rep Outcomes. 2021 Sep 24;5(1):100. doi: 10.1186/s41687-021-00359-1.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34559353 (View on PubMed)

Clayton AH, Althof SE, Kingsberg S, DeRogatis LR, Kroll R, Goldstein I, Kaminetsky J, Spana C, Lucas J, Jordan R, Portman DJ. Bremelanotide for female sexual dysfunctions in premenopausal women: a randomized, placebo-controlled dose-finding trial. Womens Health (Lond). 2016 Jun;12(3):325-37. doi: 10.2217/whe-2016-0018. Epub 2016 May 16.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 27181790 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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PT-141-54

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id