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Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

NCT number NCT03647189
Other study ID # DIVA-001
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date August 10, 2018
Est. completion date June 15, 2021

Study information

Verified date June 2021
Source Sciton
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This randomized, controlled trial will evaluate hybrid fractional laser treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy in breast cancer survivors and menopausal females


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 25
Est. completion date June 15, 2021
Est. primary completion date June 15, 2021
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Female
Age group 40 Years to 70 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - 1. Healthy biological female aged between 40 to 70 years 2. Is post-menopausal with a AND b OR c: 1. No menses for at least 12 months 2. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level over 40mlU/mL 3. Has had a bilateral oophorectomy at least 12 months ago with no hormone replacement 3. Is experiencing at least two self-reported symptoms of GSM, such as 1. Vaginal irritation in the absence of infection 2. Chronic burning sensation 3. Chronic itching in the absence of infection 4. Recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) 5. Vaginal dryness during sexual activity 6. Pain during sexual activity (dyspareunia) 4. Has been experiencing symptoms of GSM for greater than 3 months 5. Is unable due to a medical contraindication or unwilling to receive hormone-based vaginal therapy 6. Early menopause after breast cancer 7. Normal and up to date pap smear, if applicable 8. Is sexually active (i.e. intravaginal intercourse) or has the potential and desire to be sexually active if symptoms of GSM improve 9. Can read, understand and sign informed consent form 10. Has indicated willingness to participate in the study by signing an informed consent form 11. Agrees to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule and post treatment care instructions Exclusion Criteria: - 1. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding 2. Has history of pelvic surgery or other energy-based vaginal therapy within 12 months prior to enrollment 3. Previous use of topical estrogen therapy within the last 6 months 4. Has used vaginal creams, moisturizers, lubricants or homeopathic preparations, or received anticoagulants, antiplatelet, thrombolytic, vitamin E or anti-inflammatory within 2 weeks of treatment 5. Has history of heart failure 6. Has equal to or greater than stage III prolapse, according to pelvic organ prolapse quantification system (POP-Q) 7. Has an active sexually transmitted infection (STI) 8. Has signs or symptoms of vulvitis/vaginitis 9. Has signs or symptoms of acute urinary tract infection (UTI) 10. Has participated in any clinical trial involving an investigational drug or procedure within past 30 days 11. The investigator feels that for any reason the subject is not eligible to participate in the study

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Device:
Hybrid Fractional Laser
Hybrid Fractional Laser

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Miamim Dermatology Miami Florida

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Sciton

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change from baseline in Vaginal health index score (VHIS) Scores vaginal health by scoring it from 1(none) - 5(excellent). 6 months
Primary Change from baseline in Female sexual function index questionnaire (FSFI) Scoring 0(minimum) - 5(maximum) 6 months
Primary Change from baseline in day-to-day impact of vaginal aging questionnaire Questionnaire 6 months
Primary Change from baseline in histology Histology 3 months
Secondary Change from baseline in photography Photography 6 months