Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Sexual Psychophysiology Lab, University of Texas at Austin
Location: 108 East Dean Keeton St. Room 3.318 Austin, Texas
Lead Researcher: Dr. Cindy Meston
Ethics Committee: University of Texas at Austin Institutional Review Board

Background

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) affects between 10 – 20% of women. Women with FSAD are unable to get or stay physically aroused during sexual activity.

This short study is testing a new topical cream (applied to the genital area) for the treatment of FSAD.

This study seeks heterosexual women aged 21 – 60 who have been experiencing symptoms of FSAD. Participants will be required to attend 3 on-site study visits and will be compensated up to $350 for partaking in this study. Study duration time will be no longer than 26 days from the first visit.

Benefits of Participation

• You will be helping to advance medical research in the field of female sexual dysfunction. Currently there are no FDA approved medications for the treatment of FSAD.
• You will be compensated up to $350 for partaking in this study.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.
• Your participation in the study will be handled discreetly and professionally.

Who Can Participate?

• Heterosexual women aged 21 – 60 who experience symptoms of FSAD and are currently sexually active (i.e. have had sex with a male partner at least once in the past month)
• Using birth control for at least the past 6 months if able to have children
• Available to participate in 2 study visits at the research center and 1 screening visit in either Far West or Round Rock over an approximately 1 month period
• Willing to watch films with erotic content during study visits