CompletedPhase 2ACTRN12610001079033

Transdermal testosterone therapy: a potential treatment for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)-associated sexual dysfunction in women.

Transdermal testosterone therapy: A potential treatment for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) - associated sexual dysfunction in women being treated for depression


Sponsor

Monash University

Enrollment

96 participants

Start Date

Mar 25, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The Primary Aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of transdermal testosterone therapy on sexual function over 3 months in women at midlife being treated for depression with a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) who are experiencing at least one of: loss of sexual desire, sexual arousal disorder or delayed orgasm/anorgasmia for which they desire treatment Study hypothesis Transdermal testosterone, compared with placebo, will result in a clinically meaningful improvement in the total score of the Sabbatsberg Sexual Self Rating Scale indicating improvement in sexual dysfunction secondary to the use of SSRI/SNRI medication .


Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 35 YearssMax Age: 55 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests whether a testosterone skin patch can help treat sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressant medications (SSRIs or SNRIs) in women. Women aged 35 to 55 who have been on a stable dose of their antidepressant for at least 3 months may be eligible.

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Interventions

Administration of 300 micrograms/day transdermal testosterone via skin patch applied by the patient twice weekly. Patients will be required to wear the patch for 84 hours each time before removal. Pat

Administration of 300 micrograms/day transdermal testosterone via skin patch applied by the patient twice weekly. Patients will be required to wear the patch for 84 hours each time before removal. Patients will undergo the intervention treatment for 3 months.


Locations(1)

Australia

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