Libido study may spice up love life

New Britain, Conn. (WTNH) - Boosting a woman's libido is a subject that not a lot of women really want to talk about. Now there's a clinical trial underway in Connecticut on a drug designed to help a woman's low sexual drive.

The study is in it's third phase here in the U.S. and one of the sites is in New Britain and is looking for more women to take part.

Studies show one in ten women are affected by a decreased libido or a low sexual drive. Now a new drug could be the booster they need.

Dr. Danielle Luciano at the Center for Fertility & Women's Health is a primary investigator. The medication is designed for women who want to maintain a healthy relationship with their partners; women like Denae.

"We're not like the way we used to be, we're not connecting at an intimate level, it became a chore to me," said Libido Study Participant Denae.

Denae does not want to show her face. But after being married 24 years she wants help.

"There are all components of a healthy relationship and sex is big. And it's just not there and that's what I'm looking for," said Denae.

The drug will restore an imbalance of neuro-transmitters in a woman's brain.

"The brain is central in sexual function in women," said Dr. Luciano. "It is one of the most erotic organs, if we can say that, for a woman and so if we can improve those neurotransmitters, maybe we can improve their desire and improve their sexual experience."

For 24 weeks, women on the drug will be monitored closely; two thirds will get the pill and one third the placebo.

"We know it's safe, now we want to see if it really works," said Dr. Luciano.

"I want to get back to how we used to be," said Denae.

The clinical trial is for women 18-years or older.

And if a woman does draw the placebo the actual drug will be made available at the end of the study.

For more information, call 860-224-5900 [ext. 2057] or visit www.decreasedsexualdesire.com