At-Home Neuromodulation for Female Sexual Dysfunction
University of Michigan
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 subjects with FSD can correctly follow an at-home treatment regimen and to demonstrate that DGS can improve FSD arousal symptoms in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Some subjects will use a smart vibrator for comparison to DGS.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–85 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * Not currently sexually active. * Pregnant or plannin…
Interventions
- DeviceElectrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation of the dorsal genital nerve will be accomplished using the UCon system and patch electrodes developed by InnoCon. The UCon system includes a programmable control unit; leads that connect to the control unit and electrodes; a silicone surface electrode; a reference electrode; and a remote control for quick on and off toggling of stimulation.
- DeviceSmart vibrator
Subjects will use a smart vibrator at home twice a week during the study. The Lioness smart vibrator records physiological responses during use.
Location
- University of MichiganAnn Arbor, Michigan