NCT00996372

Brief Summary

The objective of this trial is to assess the safety and efficacy of 24-week course of flibanserin for the treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in naturally postmenopausal women.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
949

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

75 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2009

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 15, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 16, 2009

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2011

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

June 12, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

June 12, 2014

Status Verified

May 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

October 15, 2009

Results QC Date

February 26, 2014

Last Update Submit

May 14, 2014

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change From Baseline in the Number of Satisfying Sexual Events

    A small handheld electronic device (eDiary) was used by patients to record information about sexual events. Patients were instructed to complete the eDiary every morning. When completing an eDiary entry, patients answered questions regarding their sexual events since their last eDiary entry. If patients missed or were late with their eDiary entry, they could enter information about their sexual events since their most recent entry up to a maximum of seven days in the past.

    baseline through 24 weeks

  • Change From Baseline in the Score on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Desire Domain

    The FSFI© is a brief, self-administered questionnaire to assess key dimensions of sexual function in women. The scale consists of 19 items that assess sexual function over the past four weeks and yields scores in six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain. The two items in the desire domain are scored from 1 to 5 (with 1 being the lowest report of desire and 5 being the highest). The raw scores of the two items are added together and then multiplied by the domain factor of 0.6. Thus, the score of the desire domain ranges from 1.2 to 6.0 (the higher the score, the higher the reported level of desire).

    baseline through 24 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change From Baseline on Question 13 of the Female Sexual Distress Scale Revised (FSDS R)

    change from baseline to 24 weeks

Study Arms (2)

flibanserin 100mg

EXPERIMENTAL

flibanserin 100mg po qd

Drug: flibanserin

placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

placebo one tablet po qd

Drug: placebo

Interventions

patients will be randomized to flibanserin or placebo in a double-blind manner

flibanserin 100mg

patients will be randomized to flibanserin or placebo in a double-blind manner

placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Naturally postmenopausal women of any age with at least one ovary
  • Diagnosis of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, generalized acquired type,of at least six months duration
  • Stable, monogamous heterosexual relationship for at least one year
  • Willing to discuss sexual issues
  • Willing to engage in sexual activity at least once a month
  • Normal Pap smear
  • Normal mammogram
  • Normal uterine lining
  • Able to comply with daily use of handheld data entry device

You may not qualify if:

  • Sexual dysfunctions other than HSDD, such as Sexual Aversion Disorder, Substance-induced Sexual Dysfunction, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Gender Identity Disorder, Paraphilia and Sexual Dysfunction due to a General Medical Condition
  • Partner with inadequately treated organic or psychosexual dysfunction
  • Sexual function impaired by psychiatric disorder
  • Sexual function impaired by gynecological disorder
  • Major Depression
  • Suicidal behavior or ideation
  • Major life stress that could impair sexual function
  • Substance abuse

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (75)

511.130.01074 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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511.130.01046 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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511.130.01042 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Mobile, Alabama, United States

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511.130.01025 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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511.130.01073 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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511.130.01030 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Encinitas, California, United States

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511.130.01028 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Fair Oaks, California, United States

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511.130.01037 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Irvine, California, United States

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511.130.01022 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Sacramento, California, United States

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511.130.01035 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

San Diego, California, United States

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511.130.01052 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

San Diego, California, United States

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511.130.01016 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Torrance, California, United States

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511.130.01021 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Vista, California, United States

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511.130.01051 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Westlake Village, California, United States

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511.130.01071 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Denver, Colorado, United States

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511.130.01053 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

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511.130.01015 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Groton, Connecticut, United States

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511.130.01041 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

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511.130.01064 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Newark, Delaware, United States

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511.130.01062 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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

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511.130.01003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Boynton Beach, Florida, United States

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511.130.01056 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Clearwater, Florida, United States

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511.130.01065 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

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511.130.01020 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Miami, Florida, United States

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511.130.01024 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Miami, Florida, United States

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511.130.01070 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

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511.130.01043 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Orlando, Florida, United States

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511.130.01019 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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511.130.01061 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Tampa, Florida, United States

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511.130.01066 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Tampa, Florida, United States

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511.130.01001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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511.130.01002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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511.130.01009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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511.130.01023 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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511.130.01008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

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511.130.01044 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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511.130.01034 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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511.130.01067 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

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511.130.01013 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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511.130.01031 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Bingham Farms, Michigan, United States

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511.130.01006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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511.130.01014 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Billings, Montana, United States

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511.130.01060 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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511.130.01057 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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511.130.01039 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Moorestown, New Jersey, United States

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511.130.01017 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Endwell, New York, United States

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511.130.01047 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

New Bern, North Carolina, United States

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511.130.01027 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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511.130.01033 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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511.130.01004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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511.130.01050 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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511.130.01059 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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511.130.01058 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Dayton, Ohio, United States

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511.130.01012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States

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511.130.01072 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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511.130.01007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Eugene, Oregon, United States

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511.130.01055 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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511.130.01048 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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511.130.01068 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

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511.130.01063 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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511.130.01010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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511.130.01036 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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511.130.01018 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

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511.130.01032 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Houston, Texas, United States

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511.130.01011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Katy, Texas, United States

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511.130.01026 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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511.130.01005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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511.130.01069 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Sandy City, Utah, United States

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511.130.01040 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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511.130.01049 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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511.130.01029 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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511.130.01075 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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511.130.01054 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Renton, Washington, United States

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511.130.01045 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Spokane, Washington, United States

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511.130.01038 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Tacoma, Washington, United States

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Related Publications (1)

  • Simon JA, Kingsberg SA, Shumel B, Hanes V, Garcia M Jr, Sand M. Efficacy and safety of flibanserin in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: results of the SNOWDROP trial. Menopause. 2014 Jun;21(6):633-40. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000134.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

Interventions

flibanserin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Results Point of Contact

Title
VP, Clinical Development
Organization
Sprout Pharmaceuticals

Study Officials

  • Boehringer Ingelheim

    Boehringer Ingelheim

    STUDY CHAIR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
GT60
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 15, 2009

First Posted

October 16, 2009

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion

March 1, 2011

Study Completion

March 1, 2011

Last Updated

June 12, 2014

Results First Posted

June 12, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-05

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