Efficacy and Safety Study of BPR-101 Capsules in Combination With Metronidazole in BV Patients
A Phase IIb Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of BPR-101 Capsules in Combination With Metronidazole for the Prevention of Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV).
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This trial employed a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled design to evaluate the preventive effect of BPR-101 capsules combined with metronidazole on the recurrence of BV, as well as the cure rate and safety.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for phase_2
Started Apr 2026
Shorter than P25 for phase_2
1 active site
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
March 10, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 19, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 15, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 24, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 24, 2027
March 19, 2026
March 1, 2026
9 months
March 10, 2026
March 17, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
The recurrence rate of BV
Nugent score + Amsel's test; any positive result indicates a relapse
Day 90
Secondary Outcomes (5)
The recurrence rate of BV
Day 25 and 60
The cure rate of BV
Day 15
The recurrence rate of BV in cured patients
Day 90
The time from the last dose of trial medication to the first recurrence of BV
From the last dose of medication in the trial to the first recurrence of BV
Adverse events and serious adverse events, vital sign measurements, physical examination, gynecological examination, and laboratory test results (including blood/urine pregnancy test, complete blood count, blood biochemistry, and urinalysis).
Throughout the research period
Study Arms (2)
Probiotic Group
EXPERIMENTALCapsules: Insert the capsule deep into the vagina. Metronidazole: Oral administration.
Control Group
PLACEBO COMPARATORCapsules: Insert the capsule deep into the vagina. Metronidazole: Oral administration.
Interventions
administered vaginally and orally as per study protocol.
administered vaginally and orally as per study protocol.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Females aged ≥18 years and ≤50 years, of childbearing age with a history of sexual activity;
- Clinically diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), this test requires meeting at least 3 of the following 4 Amsel criteria (with a positive clue cell test being a mandatory condition): positive clue cells; positive amine test; vaginal discharge pH \> 4.5; and Vaginal discharge is homogeneous, thin, and grayish-white in appearance;
- Nugent score ≥ 7 points;
- Vaginal administration is acceptable, and the patient agrees to avoid using any other vaginal products (such as contraceptive creams, gels, foams, sponges, lubricants, douches, tampons, etc.) except as specified in the trial throughout the entire trial period;
- Researchers have assessed that the menstrual cycle is regular;
- Subjects must voluntarily sign a written informed consent form before the trial, understand the procedures and methods of the trial, and be willing to strictly abide by the clinical trial protocol and complete the trial.
You may not qualify if:
- Currently suffering from pelvic inflammatory disease, acute cervicitis, and urinary tract infection requiring intervention, among other acute infections of the genitourinary system;
- Presence of vulvovaginitis caused by other pathogens, which researchers considered to affect trial evaluation, such as aerobic vaginitis (AV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and trichomoniasis;
- Currently, other vaginal or vulvar diseases are considered by researchers to affect the evaluation of the trial, such as human papillomavirus infection; or gynecological examinations showing condyloma acuminata or genital herpes;
- Unexplained abnormal vaginal bleeding within 6 months prior to screening or during the screening visit;
- Those who currently have uterine fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, endometriosis, or adenomyosis, and for whom researchers believe that intervention is necessary during the trial;
- Received local or systemic antifungal or antibiotic treatment or probiotic treatment within 2 weeks prior to screening; or vaginal douching or other vaginal treatments (such as Jieeryin, Jieyinkang, etc.) within 1 week prior to screening, and/or expected to receive the above treatments during the trial;
- Used systemic steroids (oral or injectable), disulfiram, lithium salts within 14 days prior to screening., and/or expected to receive such treatment during the trial;
- Currently using and/or expected to require cimetidine, warfarin (or other anticoagulation therapy) during the trial;
- Products containing alcohol or propylene glycol that are expected to be used within 3 days prior to screening and/or during the trial period;
- Hhistory of major gynecological surgery within 6 months prior to screening(deep wounds, long recovery time), or superficial gynecological surgery or common procedures within 60 days prior to screening,or whose screening visit is within 60 days of their last termination of pregnancy;
- Known hypersensitivity to any component of BPR-101 capsules or to other similar drugs (such as Live Lactobacillus Capsule for Vaginal Use ); or nitroimidazole, metronidazole, or any of the excipients;
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or whose pregnancy test results are positive, or who plan to become pregnant throughout the trial and within 3 months after the last dose; or who cannot accept the use of reliable contraception (absence of sexual intercourse or barrier contraception with condoms throughout the study period);
- Participated in other drug or device clinical trials within 1 month prior to screening and have used the investigational drug or device;
- The researchers believe that the subject has any other circumstances that would make them unsuitable to participate in the trial.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, 300000, China
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
FengXia Xue, Doctor of Medicine(M.D.)
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Central Study Contacts
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
March 10, 2026
First Posted
March 19, 2026
Study Start
April 15, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
January 24, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
January 24, 2027
Last Updated
March 19, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share