Status:
RECRUITING
At-Home Neuromodulation for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Conditions:
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This pilot study investigates the regular use of non-invasive dorsal genital nerve stimulation (DGS) for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The researchers aim to determine whether subj...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Capable of speaking and understanding English.
- Able to comprehend the clinical study procedures and provide informed consent.
- Identified as having female sexual dysfunction with a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) score of 26.55 or less and a score of 3 or less on one or more of the FSFI subdomains of lubrication, arousal, and orgasm.
- Willing and able to adhere to the study protocol
- Able to attend experimental sessions at Michigan Medicine at both the start and conclusion of the study.
Exclusion
- Not currently sexually active.
- Pregnant or planning to get pregnant during the study period.
- History of a neurological disorder or impairments affecting pelvic organ function, including diagnosed with dorsal genital nerve damage, lower motor dysfunction, or other related conditions.
- Implanted with a neurostimulator for bladder or bowel function.
- Have a skin condition that would predispose them to sensitivity to the stimulation electrodes.
- Female sexual dysfunction limited solely to low desire, without issues in lubrication, arousal, or orgasm.
- Clinically diagnosed bladder dysfunction, pelvic pain, or other pelvic organ symptoms; or a score of 8 or higher on the American Urological Association Symptom Index (AUASI).
- Unable or unwilling to adhere to the study protocol
- Simultaneously participating in another research study that may affect the results of this study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06932302
Start Date
October 15 2025
End Date
November 1 2027
Last Update
December 23 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109