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Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) Inhibitor

Sildenafil for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (RESPOND Trial)

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up sfq28 score at the end of the single-blind placebo run-in to the end of the 12-week double-blind dosing period.
Awards & highlights

RESPOND Trial Summary

This study is evaluating whether a topical preparation of sildenafil can be used to treat Female Sexual Arousal Disorder.

Eligible Conditions
  • Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

RESPOND Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~sfq28 score at the end of the single-blind placebo run-in to the end of the 12-week double-blind dosing period.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and sfq28 score at the end of the single-blind placebo run-in to the end of the 12-week double-blind dosing period. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
FSDS-DAO (Q14) - 28 Day Recall
SFQ28 (AS) - 28 Day Recall
Secondary outcome measures
Arousal Diary (SSE)

Side effects data

From 2018 Phase 4 trial • 6 Patients • NCT01642407
50%
Bronchitis
50%
Nasopharyngitis
50%
Upper respiratory tract infection
33%
Headache
33%
Epistaxis
33%
Diarrhoea
33%
Gastroenteritis
17%
Vision blurred
17%
Eczema
17%
Rash
17%
Flushing
17%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
17%
Ammonia increased
17%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
17%
Weight increased
17%
Dysmenorrhoea
17%
Erection increased
17%
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
17%
Rhinitis allergic
17%
Acne
17%
Dermatitis diaper
17%
Dry skin
17%
Visual acuity reduced transiently
17%
Colitis
17%
Molluscum contagiosum
17%
Streptococcal infection
17%
Blood urine present
17%
Myalgia
17%
Cardiac failure
17%
Conjunctivitis allergic
17%
Dental caries
17%
Vomiting
17%
Chest pain
17%
Feeling abnormal
17%
Influenza
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Sildenafil

RESPOND Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Sildenafil Cream, 3.6%Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Placebo CreamPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Sildenafil
FDA approved

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Strategic Science & Technologies, LLCLead Sponsor
9 Previous Clinical Trials
709 Total Patients Enrolled
Daré Bioscience, Inc.Industry Sponsor
9 Previous Clinical Trials
1,142 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New York
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Suffolk Obstetrics and Gynecology
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
~115 spots leftby May 2025