NCT02670785

Brief Summary

This study will access the safety and efficacy of three doses of estradiol vaginal capsules in postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
203

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2016

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

20 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 12, 2016

Completed
21 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 2, 2016

Completed
13 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2016

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 14, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 14, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

August 23, 2017

Status Verified

August 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

January 12, 2016

Last Update Submit

August 21, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Change in the percentage of vaginal superficial cells

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

  • Change in the percentage of vaginal parabasal cells

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

  • Change in vaginal pH

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Change in the investigator assessment of VVA measured by scoring the vaginal health in 5 categories using a 4-point scale

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

  • Change in subject's self-assessment of vaginal dryness reported as the most bothersome symptom

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

  • Change in subject's self-assessment of dyspareunia reported as the most bothersome symptom

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

  • Change in subject's self-assessment of dysuria

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

  • Change in subject's self-assessment of vaginal and/or vulvar irritation/itching

    Baseline (Week 0) to Final Visit (Week 6)

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (4)

Estradiol Vaginal Capsule 0.003 mg

EXPERIMENTAL

Administered intravaginally once daily for 2 weeks and then once weekly for 4 weeks

Drug: Estradiol Vaginal Capsule (EVC)

Estradiol Vaginal Capsule 0.01 mg

EXPERIMENTAL

Administered intravaginally once daily for 2 weeks and then once weekly for 4 weeks

Drug: Estradiol Vaginal Capsule (EVC)

Estradiol Vaginal Capsule 0.02 mg

EXPERIMENTAL

Administered intravaginally once daily for 2 weeks and then once weekly for 4 weeks

Drug: Estradiol Vaginal Capsule (EVC)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Administered intravaginally once daily for 2 weeks and then once weekly for 4 weeks

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Administered intravaginally once daily for 2 weeks and then once weekly for 4 weeks

Estradiol Vaginal Capsule 0.003 mgEstradiol Vaginal Capsule 0.01 mgEstradiol Vaginal Capsule 0.02 mg

Administered intravaginally once daily for 2 weeks and then once weekly for 4 weeks

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Clinical diagnosis of vulvovaginal atrophy due to post menopause
  • Age ≥ 40 years or if bilateral oophorectomy ≥ 35 years
  • Moderate to severe vaginal dryness
  • Normal breast exam; if \> 40 years
  • Vaginal pH \> 5.0
  • \< 5% superficial cells on vaginal wall cytology smear

You may not qualify if:

  • Known hypersensitivity to estrogen and/or progestin therapy
  • Known or suspected premalignant or malignant disease
  • Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
  • A history of or treatment for significant cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, or stroke
  • Active or known protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficient, or other known thrombophilic disorders or thromboembolic events
  • Increased frequency/severity headaches with estrogen therapy
  • Smokes ≥ 15 cigarettes/day

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (20)

Visions Clinical Research-Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States

Location

Genesis Center for Clinical Research

San Diego, California, 92103, United States

Location

Coastal Connecticut Research, LLC

New London, Connecticut, 06320, United States

Location

Women's Medical Research Group, LLC

Clearwater, Florida, 33759, United States

Location

Radiant Research, Inc.

Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781, United States

Location

Comprehensive Clinical Trials, LLC

West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, United States

Location

Fellows Research Alliance, Inc

Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States

Location

Beyer Research

Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49009, United States

Location

Office of R. Garn Mabey, M.D.

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States

Location

Carolina Women's Research and Wellness Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27713, United States

Location

Hawthorne Medical Research, Inc.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

Location

Rapid Medical Research, Inc.

Cleveland, Ohio, 44122, United States

Location

Women's Health Research

Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States

Location

Clinical Research of Philadelphia, LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114, United States

Location

Fellows Research Alliance, Inc

Bluffton, South Carolina, 29910, United States

Location

Radiant Research, Inc.

Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

Location

Radiant Research, Inc.

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

Location

Virginia Women's Center

Richmond, Virginia, 23233, United States

Location

Seattle Women's Health, Research, Gynecology

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

Location

North Spokane Women's Clinic

Spokane, Washington, 99207, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dyspareunia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital DiseasesGenital Diseases, MaleSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalMale Urogenital DiseasesSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Vilma Sniukiene, MD

    Allergan

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 12, 2016

First Posted

February 2, 2016

Study Start

February 15, 2016

Primary Completion

November 14, 2016

Study Completion

November 14, 2016

Last Updated

August 23, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-08

Locations