5. Does Viagra Affect STD's in DIM SIMs?

Background:

Genetic abnormality XXXYYY occurs in mice populations with a prevalence of 0.1% (Dunn et.al.).

Despite intense investigations no regional concentration of this abnormality has been found not even in Melbourne (Brown et.al.). The genetic type leads to deviant behaviour with significant community costs (Leeder et.al.). Thus a transgenic intervention was introduced to correct XXXYYY to XY (Young et.al.). What resulted was an XX or XY with diabetics and impotency and thus became the DIMS (Diabetic impotent mice strain).

A needs assessment was conducted with this group of mice and 75% identified impotency as their greater concern (rather than diabetes). Small studies have shown some benefit to individual mice with Viagra, which was greater than counselling alone.

However a new problem has arisen, subtypes of DIMS - when taking Viagra, became SIMS - sexually incredible mice. The other manifestations of sexual activity eg. the STD's and back problems have not been investigated.

Aim:

To investigate if Viagra can affect STD's in DIM SIMS?

Method:

DIM SIMS will be randomly allocated into 2 groups - one to receive Viagra and the other placebo. Viagra or placebo can be taken at will for 3 months. At the end of this period outcomes to be measured will be:

Incidence of STD's
Using physiotherapy for lower back pain.
Chaffing / irritation of skin in groin area.
Counselling episodes sought.

Ethics approval has already been obtained.

Budget:

$200,000.00 per annum for 3 years.

Expected Benefits to Society:

Potential development of mice size condoms to prevent spread of STD's - ARC SPIRT.

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