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Transdermal testosterone treatment in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a randomized controlled trial

Transdermal testosterone treatment in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20260718003
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-07-18
Start date
2026-06-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder Postmenopause Sexual Desire Disorders

Interventions

1% testosterone gel 1/10 sachets apply OD,Placebo gel (medical grade without active ingredient) 1/10 sachets apply OD
Active Comparator Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
Androgel,Placebo

Sponsors

Ratchadapisek Research Funds
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
35 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Postmenopausal women aged 35 - 70 year olds 2. Diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire using the Decreased Sexual Desire Screener (DSDS) 3. In a stable relationship with a male partner for at least 1 year, and the partner is able to engage in sexual activity. 4. Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. 5. Able to read and communicate in Thai. 6. Baseline total testosterone level < 80 ng/dL before enrollment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have severe underlying medical conditions, including: 1. History of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including previous myocardial infarction or stroke. 2. Metabolic syndrome 3. Severe hypertension (systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >100 mmHg). 4. LDL cholesterol >190 mg/dL. 5. Any contraindication to testosterone therapy. 6. Liver disease with AST or ALT >2 times the upper limit of normal. 7. History of depression or other psychiatric disorders within the past 12 months,

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual desire 3 months FSFI-19 desire domain

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual function 3 months FSFI-19 total score,Depression 3 months PHQ-9

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNuttida Mahakit

king chulalongkorn memorial hospital

nutchang_nm@docchula.com66852332828

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026