Could a testosterone gel reignite desire in menopausal women?
NCT ID NCT07408440
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a daily testosterone gel to see if it can safely improve sexual interest and arousal in women going through menopause. Researchers will compare the gel to a placebo in 150 women aged 40-65 who have been diagnosed with low sexual desire. The goal is to provide a much-needed treatment option for this common and distressing condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- testosterone gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, FDA-approved treatment option for low sexual desire in menopausal women.
- What could go wrong
- This trial has not started yet and is relatively small (150 women). The gel may cause side effects like acne or voice changes, and it may not work better than placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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