Viagra cream for women? early trial tests blood flow

NCT ID NCT05765487

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Daré Bioscience, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early-stage study tested a cream containing sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra) on 13 healthy premenopausal women. Researchers used thermography to measure changes in vulvar blood flow while participants watched explicit videos. The goal was to see if the cream increases blood flow compared to a placebo or a cream with only L-arginine.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: sildenafil cream
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a topical treatment for sexual arousal difficulties in women.
What could go wrong: This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 13 healthy women, so results may not apply to those with the condition. The cream may not improve arousal or could cause side effects.

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