RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06828640

Treatment of Vulvo-vaginal Atrophy (VVA) Using Vaginal Dilator in Addition to Usual Treatment

Treatment of Vulvo-vaginal Atrophy (VVA) Using Vaginal Dilator in Addition to Usual Treatment : a Randomized Control Trial


Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre

Enrollment

160 participants

Start Date

Oct 16, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a randomized, controlled trial aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of adding vaginal dilators to the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy. Study Population: Peri- and postmenopausal women with VVA, including breast cancer survivors. Design: Monocentric pilot RCT evaluating SoC (MHT, lubricants, moisturizers) (control group) to SoC + vaginal dilators (test group). Vaginal Dilator : A silicone medical device will be used for gradual stretching progression. The kit includes dilators of progressively larger sizes. Procedures: Assessments at baseline, at 4 \& 12 weeks Measures : Vulvo Vaginal Atrophy severity , dyspareunia, Vaginal Health Index Score, Female Sexual Fonction Index, and Visual Analogue Scale (for vaginal dryness, vaginal and/or vulvar irritation/itching, and pain during sexual intercourse). Statistical Analysis: Differences at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks will be tested using: Two-sample t-test Mann-Whitney test Statistical Power: Assuming a 20% improvement in Group 1 and 40% in Group 2, with: p \< 0.05 (type I error) 80% power (type II error), 160 patients needed across both groups. SoC = Standard of care RCT = Randimized control trial MHT = Menopausal hormonal therapy


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is testing whether using a vaginal dilator alongside standard medical treatment (such as topical or systemic hormones) improves symptoms of vaginal dryness and discomfort in peri- or postmenopausal women and breast cancer survivors. Vaginal atrophy can cause pain, dryness, and discomfort, especially after menopause or cancer treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are peri- or postmenopausal and experiencing vaginal atrophy symptoms (dryness, discomfort, painful intercourse) - OR you are a breast cancer survivor with these symptoms - You are willing to participate and sign an informed consent form - Current use of hormonal products (vaginal, oral, patches, etc.) is allowed if documented **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have unexplained abnormal vaginal bleeding - You have received an investigational drug within the past 30 days - You have a serious medical condition that would make participation unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEvaginal dilators

Evaluate the efficacy of vaginal dilators as an addition to Standard of Care in premenopausal or menopausal women, including breast cancer survivors


Locations(1)

Saint Pierre University Hospital Center

Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium

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