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NCT02338960·Phase 3·INTERVENTIONAL

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

Status

Completed

Phase

Phase 3

Enrollment

714

Locations

91

Results

Posted

Publications

8

Study summary

What the protocol is testing.

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.

Full detailed description

This will be a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group study in up to 80 sites in the United States of America (USA) and Canada to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed dose of SC BMT versus placebo on an as-needed basis under conditions of home use in premenopausal women with HSDD (with or without decreased arousal). The study will consist of 2 phases: (1) Core Study: 4-week no-treatment qualification period, a 4-week single-blind placebo treatment period (baseline), and a 24-week double-blind treatment period where participants will self-administer placebo or BMT 1.75 mg SC via an autoinjector; and (2) Extension Phase: a 52-week open-label treatment period during which all subjects will receive BMT 1.75 mg. Primary Objective • 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. Secondary Objectives * To evaluate the efficacy of BMT in premenopausal women in the double-blind Core Study, as assessed by subject responses to questionnaires measuring sexual function, treatment satisfaction, and distress associated with sexual dysfunction. * To evaluate the safety of BMT in premenopausal women in the double-blind Core Study. * To evaluate the safety of long-term therapy with BMT in the open label Extension Phase. * To evaluate the efficacy of long-term therapy with BMT in the open-label Extension Phase.

Interventions

Treatment arms and agents.

DRUG

Bremelanotide

A melanocortin agonist and synthetic peptide analog of the naturally occurring hormone alpha-MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone)

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo

Timeline

From registration to results.

  1. First posted

    Jan 15, 2015

  2. Study start

    Jan 2015

  3. Primary completion

    Aug 2016

  4. Study completion

    Jun 29, 2017

  5. Results posted

    Jan 28, 2021

  6. Registry updated

    Jan 28, 2021

Outcomes

What the study measures.

Primary outcomes

Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide as Measured by FSFI (Question Q1 and Q2), 28-day Recall.

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

As measured by change from baseline to end-of-study in the desire domain from the FSFI (Question Q1 and Q2), 28-day recall, co-primary endpoint - FSFI desire domain This score is on a scale ranging from 1.2 to 6. A higher score on this scale represent an increase in sexual desire and is a better outcome.

Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide as Measured by FSDS-DAO (Item 13)

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

As measured by the change from baseline to End-of-Study of the Core Study in the bothered by low desire item from the FSDS-DAO (item 13). Responses range from 0 (never) to 4 (always). Lower scores on this scale represent an increase in sexual desire and indicate a better outcome. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome.

Secondary outcomes

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

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

Mean change from Baseline to end of study (EOS) in the number of satisfying sexual events (SSEs) that occurred within 16 hours of study drug dosing and reported within 72 hours. An increase in number indicates a better outcome.

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

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

FSEP-R=Female Sexual Encounter Profile - Revised Scores on this scale range from 0 (no desire) to 3 (high desire). Scale is derived from a questionnaire (mean desire score) where an increase in value indicates a better outcome.

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

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

FSEP-R=Female Sexual Encounter Profile - Revised Scores range from 0 (no desire) to 3 (high desire). Scale is derived from a questionnaire (mean desire score) where a higher score indicates a better outcome.

Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the FSDS-DAO Total Score

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

FSDS-DAO = Female Sexual Distress Scale - Desire/Arousal/Orgasm. The FSDS-DAO is a validated 15-item self-assessment of sexual feelings and problems. All responses are on a scale ranging from 0 ("never") to 4 ("always"). Total Scores range from 0 (never feel bothered) to 60 (always feel bothered). Decreased scores indicate improvement. A higher score on this scale indicates a worse outcome. The score is the mean change from Baseline observed at EOS (Baseline score - EOS score)

Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the FSFI Total Score

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) The score is computed programmatically \] resulting in a score on a scale ranging from 1.2 to 6 (Note: OLE: Open-label extension. Scores range from 2 to 36. An improvement in total FSFI score is an increase from baseline. A higher score on this scale represents an increase in sexual desire and is a better outcome.

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

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

FSEP-R=Female Sexual Encounter Profile - Revised Scores on this scale range from 0 (no desire) to 3 (high desire) Scale is derived from a questionnaire (mean desire score) where a higher score indicates a better outcome.

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

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

FSEP-R=Female Sexual Encounter Profile - Revised Scores range from 0 (no desire) to 3 (high desire) Scale is derived from a questionnaire (mean desire score) where a higher score indicates a better outcome.

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

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

FSDS-DAO = Female Sexual Distress Scale - Desire/Arousal/Orgasm. The FSDS-DAO is a validated 15-item self-assessment of sexual feelings and problems. Scores on this scale range from 0 ("never") to 4 ("always"). Decreased scores indicate improvement. A higher score on this scale indicates a worse outcome.

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)

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) The score is computed programmatically using the algorithm described by Rosen, resulting in a score ranging from 1.2 to 6. Higher scores on this scale represent an increase in sexual desire and is a better outcome.

Efficacy of a Fixed Dose of Bremelanotide, as Measured by the Change in Baseline to End of Study in the Total Number of SSEs

Time frame · 8 weeks baseline plus 24 weeks (Main Study), 52 Weeks (OLE)

Change from Baseline to EOS in the total number of satisfying sexual events SSEs. A higher number of events indicates a better outcome.

Eligibility

Who can take part.

Minimum age
18 Years
Maximum age
Not reported
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No

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

Study locations

91 registered sites.

Canada · United States. Showing up to 24 locations stored in the fast local snapshot.

Palatin Clinical Site 242

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 218

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 254

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 207

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 258

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 256

Garden Grove, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 291

Los Angeles, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 270

Oakland, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 210

San Diego, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 251

San Diego, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 272

Sherman Oaks, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 253

Tarzana, California, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 212

Denver, Colorado, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 219

Denver, Colorado, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 243

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 211

New London, Connecticut, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 229

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 202

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

Palatin Clinical Site 204

Aventura, Florida, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 273

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 203

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 255

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 266

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Palatin Clinical Site 224

Jupiter, Florida, United States

Publications

Results and literature.

PMID 10782451Rosen R, Brown C, Heiman J, Leiblum S, Meston C, Shabsigh R, Ferguson D, D'Agostino R Jr. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): a multidimensional self-report instrument for the assessment of female sexual function. J Sex Marital Ther. 2000 Apr-Jun;26(2):191-208. doi: 10.1080/009262300278597.PMID 36809187Spielmans GI, Ellefson EM. Small Effects, Questionable Outcomes: Bremelanotide for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. J Sex Res. 2024 May;61(4):540-561. doi: 10.1080/00224499.2023.2175192. Epub 2023 Feb 21.PMID 35147466Clayton AH, Kingsberg SA, Portman D, Sadiq A, Krop J, Jordan R, Lucas J, Simon JA. Safety Profile of Bremelanotide Across the Clinical Development Program. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2022 Feb;31(2):171-182. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2021.0191.PMID 33538638Koochaki P, Revicki D, Wilson H, Pokrzywinski R, Jordan R, Lucas J, Williams LA, Sadiq A, Krop J. The Patient Experience of Premenopausal Women Treated with Bremelanotide for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: RECONNECT Exit Study Results. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2021 Apr;30(4):587-595. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2020.8460. Epub 2021 Feb 3.PMID 33033885Revicki DA, Althof SE, Derogatis LR, Kingsberg SA, Wilson H, Sadiq A, Krop J, Jordan R, Lucas J. Reliability and validity of the elements of desire questionnaire in premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. J Patient Rep Outcomes. 2020 Oct 8;4(1):82. doi: 10.1186/s41687-020-00241-6.PMID 31599847Simon JA, Kingsberg SA, Portman D, Williams LA, Krop J, Jordan R, Lucas J, Clayton AH. Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Bremelanotide for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Nov;134(5):909-917. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003514.PMID 31599840Kingsberg SA, Clayton AH, Portman D, Williams LA, Krop J, Jordan R, Lucas J, Simon JA. Bremelanotide for the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Two Randomized Phase 3 Trials. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Nov;134(5):899-908. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003500.PMID 28189361Clayton AH, Lucas J, DeRogatis LR, Jordan R. Phase I Randomized Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Bremelanotide Coadministered With Ethanol in Healthy Male and Female Participants. Clin Ther. 2017 Mar;39(3):514-526.e14. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2017.01.018. Epub 2017 Feb 9.

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