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The Vaginal Health Trial
Description

This is a new application from the Menopause Strategies: Finding Lasting Answers for Symptoms and Health (MsFLASH) Clinical Trials network. Here we propose to conduct a large multicenter trial comparing two common treatments, a vaginal hormone tablet and an over-the-counter gel, with placebo to evaluate their effects on bothersome vaginal symptoms and sexual function, and to create a biorepository of specimens for future translational, mechanistic research on the etiology of vaginal symptoms.

COMPLETED
Study Comparing Estradiol Vaginal Inserts 4mcg To IMVEXXY ® (Estradiol Vaginal Inerts 4 mcg) In The Treatment Of Dyspareunia in Women With Vulvur and Vaginal Atrophy
Description

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-designed, multiple-site, bioequivalence study with clinical endpoints.

Conditions
RECRUITING
A Study of Participants Ages 21-65 Diagnosed With Dyspareunia and the Effects of Low Intensity Shockwave Treatment
Description

Dyspareunia is defined as a complaint of persistent or recurring pain or discomfort associated with attempted or complete vaginal penetration e purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of low intensity shockwave treatment for patients with dyspareunia and their ability to tolerate sexual activity, (i.e., penetration of vagina, self or partnered pleasure). Participants will: * Be given a preliminary physical therapy examination and evaluation. * Be asked to attend weekly low intensity shockwave treatment visits. * Be asked to complete 3 Month follow up questionnaires

COMPLETED
Changes to Vulva, Vestibule, Urethral Meatus and Vagina 20 Weeks Post Daily Prasterone in Women With Dyspareunia
Description

Open label study at a single research center. Subjects meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria will receive 6.5 mg prasterone vaginal inserts daily for twenty weeks. A physical examination and vulvoscopy with photography of the vulva, vestibule, urethral meatus and vagina will be performed at baseline and every 4 weeks for 20 weeks. Pain diaries will be completed between visits.

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COMPLETED
Vulvoscopy Changes of the Vulva, Vestibule and Vagina With Daily Ospemifene in Women With Dyspareunia From VVA
Description

This is an unblinded study to be conducted at a single research center, San Diego Sexual Medicine. Subjects meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria will receive 60 mg ospemifene daily for twenty weeks. After the informed consent is signed, a baseline physical examination, and vulvoscopy with detailed photography of the vulva, vestibule and vagina, will be performed. Physical examination and vulvoscopy with detailed photography of the vulva, vestibule and vagina, will be repeated prospectively every 4 weeks for a total of 20 weeks. Therefore, physical examination and vulvoscopy with detailed photography of the vulva, vestibule and vagina will be performed prospectively at baseline (vulvoscopy session 1), 4 weeks (vulvoscopy session 2), 8 weeks (vulvoscopy session 3), 12, weeks (vulvoscopy session 4), 16 weeks (vulvoscopy session 5) and 20 weeks (vulvoscopy session 6) following daily administration of 60 mg ospemifene.

COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of WC3011 (Estradiol Vaginal Cream) in Postmenopausal Women With Dyspareunia
Description

The purpose of the study is to determine if WC3011 is safe and effective in treating the symptom of painful intercourse secondary to vulvovaginal atrophy as measured by participant self-assessment when compared to vehicle.

RECRUITING
VIBRating Vs Traditional Therapy for Treatment of ENTry Dyspareunia
Description

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether the use of a novel vibrating pelvic floor therapeutic device ("Kiwi") improves sexual function in sexually active women aged 18 and older with genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder (GPPPD) more effectively than traditional vaginal dilators. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the use of the Kiwi device lead to higher sexual function scores compared to traditional vaginal dilators 2. Does the Kiwi device improve sexual distress, pain, and overall symptom severity more effectively than traditional vaginal dilators? Researchers will compare the Kiwi vibrating device to traditional cylindrical vaginal dilators to assess whether the Kiwi device results in greater improvements in sexual function and symptom relief. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to use either the Kiwi device or traditional vaginal dilators. * Use the assigned device three times per week for 15 minutes per session over four weeks. * Complete surveys before and after the study, including assessments of sexual function, pain, and overall improvement.

RECRUITING
Pre-Rehabilitation for Female Patients Undergoing Pelvic Radiotherapy
Description

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of adding pre-rehabilitation pelvic health physical therapy to standard of care radiation therapy treatment plan for female patients who have been diagnosed with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer and are a candidate for curative pelvic radiation with external beam. Participants will receive education on using a vaginal dilator for use during treatment and complete questionnaires looking at pain and sexual function.

WITHDRAWN
Vaginal Dilator Therapy Among Women With Gynecologic and Breast Cancers Experiencing Dyspareunia
Description

In this randomized controlled trial, the investigators will assess the difference in mean patient-reported pain scores and sexual function between women with gynecologic or breast cancers experiencing dyspareunia (painful intercourse) who are assigned to vaginal dilator use with vaginal moisturizer (Intervention Group, n = 29) compared to vaginal moisturizer alone (Control Group, n = 29) over 16 weeks.

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UNKNOWN
Evaluation of a Novel Female Hygiene Device for Postcoital Discomfort
Description

Previous research has shown that semen deposition in the vagina after intercourse leads to dripping, discomfort, and vaginal odor. This study is evaluating a hygiene device designed to be inserted into the vagina after intercourse to absorb semen deposited into the vaginal canal to determine if there is a reduction in dripping and odor, and to determine the amount of fluids absorbed.

UNKNOWN
Examining Effects of Intrarosa in Women With Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause/Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Description

Tissues of the genitals of women are both androgen (testosterone) and estrogen dependent. The clitoris, vestibule, urethra, anterior vaginal wall, peri-urethral tissue, and pelvic floor all depend on androgens for normal function. In addition, the glands, which secrete lubrication during sexual arousal, also require androgens to function. Deficiencies of both estrogens and androgens occur naturally during menopause. Menopause-related deficiencies of these hormones lead to thinning in the tissues of the genital and urinary systems which have been termed Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Patients with GSM will frequently complain of dryness and/or pain during sexual intercourse. Historically, GSM treatment involved both androgens and estrogens, However, over the past few decades estrogen based therapies have become much more common. More recently, clinical trials have demonstrated that local vaginal dehydroepiandrosterone (Intrarosa®) improves symptoms in menopausal women who have moderate to severe pain with intercourse. Intrarosa® vaginal inserts are a prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) used in women after menopause to treat moderate to severe pain during sexual intercourse caused by changes in and around the vagina that happen with menopause.

TERMINATED
Sexual Penetration Pain in Postmenopausal Women: A Topical Botanical Drug Treatment
Description

This study will evaluate the use of topical 5 or 10% sinecatechins, a botanical drug derived from green tea for the alleviation of sexual pain in the area around the vaginal opening (the vulvar vestibule), that is a main source of pain during sexual contact or dyspareunia, in postmenopausal women, with vulvovaginal atrophy. Women may or may not be using estrogens. Half of the women will receive the study drug, 5 or 10% sinecatechins and half will receive placebo. In addition to the reduction or elimination of pain upon penetration, women may also experience increase in lubrication, arousal and intensity of orgasm

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Laser Therapy for Treatment of Urogenital Symptoms in Women
Description

This is a prospective observational study of women undergoing vaginal treatment with the fractional carbon dioxide (fCO2) laser for various urogenital symptoms.

COMPLETED
SPIRIT EXTENSION: Efficacy and Safety Extension Study of Relugolix in Women With Endometriosis-Associated Pain
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of relugolix 40 milligram (mg) once daily co-administered with low-dose estradiol (E2) and norethindrone acetate (NETA) for up to 104 weeks on endometriosis-associated pain in participants who previously completed a 24-week treatment period in one of the parent studies (MVT-601-3101 or MVT-601-3102).

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COMPLETED
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Estradiol Vaginal Capsule in Postmenopausal Women With Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Description

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

COMPLETED
TXV13-01 Estradiol Vaginal Softgel Capsules in Treating Postmenopausal Women With Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy
Description

The study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TX-12-004-HR 10 μg in treating moderate to severe symptoms of vaginal atrophy associated with menopause after 14 days of treatment, and to estimate the effect size and variability of vulvovaginal atrophy endpoints. In addition, the systemic exposure to estradiol from single and multiple doses of TX-12-004-HR was to be investigated.

COMPLETED
Life-Stress Interview for Women With Chronic Urogenital Pain Conditions
Description

The goal of this study is to test the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of providing an experiential assessment interview that targets health, and emotional and stressful experiences in a tertiary care setting specializing in women's urology.

COMPLETED
Estradiol Vaginal Softgel Capsules in Treating Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women
Description

This study will assess the safety and efficacy of a new formulation of vaginal estradiol for the treatment of symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women.

SUSPENDED
Vaginal Testosterone Cream For Atrophic Vaginitis in Women Taking Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer.
Description

Atrophic vaginitis is a condition in which the skin lining of the vagina and labia becomes thin and symptoms develop including vaginal itching, vaginal discomfort and dyspareunia. These can significantly affect women's comfort, sexuality and quality of life. Treatment for this condition includes estrogen given in pill form, commonly known as hormone replacement therapy and local estrogen treatments, such as vaginal estrogen creams and topical vaginal lubricants. Unfortunately, systemic estrogen is contraindicated in many women with breast cancer. Some providers also feel that women who are taking aromatase inhibitors for their breast cancer should also not use local estrogens as several small studies suggest that these treatments might effect estrogen levels and thus might change how effective the aromatase inhibitors are. If these women choose not to use any form of estrogen therapy there symptoms may not be well controlled with other treatments. The investigators hypothesize that a vaginal testosterone cream might be a safe and effective alternative treatment for these women. This small study is intended to test the hypothesis that testosterone cream will not increase estrogen (estradiol) levels and that it will improve the symptoms of atrophic vaginitis including vaginal dryness, vaginal itching and pain with intercourse. The investigators will enroll women in the trial who are taking an aromatase inhibitor and have the symptoms mentioned above. They will receive a testosterone cream which will be applied vaginally once a day for 28 days. If good results are found with a prespecified dose of testosterone, a lower dose will be tested in the next group of women enrolled.

COMPLETED
Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of ERB-041 on Reduction of Symptoms Associated With Endometriosis in Reproductive-Aged Women
Description

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two doses of ERB-041 (75 mg and 150 mg) relative to placebo on the relief of endometriosis-related symptoms (dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and deep dyspareunia) in reproductive aged women.

COMPLETED
Diazepam Vaginal Suppositories for High Tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine whether vaginal diazepam suppositories are an effective treatment of high tone pelvic floor dysfunction.

TERMINATED
GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause) Management In Breast Cancer Survivors
Description

The impact of treatment for GSM on the quality of life will be examined for postmenopausal women (defined as last menstrual period \> 1 year ago or 6 months ago with FSH \>40) who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

COMPLETED
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Vulvodynia
Description

A randomized controlled pilot study was conducted to evaluate the effect of an acupuncture protocol for the treatment of vulvodynia. Hypotheses: 1. Acupuncture reduces vulvar pain and dyspareunia in women with vulvodynia. 2. Acupuncture increases sexual function in women with vulvodynia.

COMPLETED
Breast Cancer, Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy, and Sexual Functioning: The Effects of Vaginal Testosterone Therapy
Description

It is well documented that women who have breast cancer may experience a decrease in quality of life and sexual functioning due to side effects from adjuvant endocrine therapy, typically aromatase inhibitors (AIs). Women taking AIs are more likely to report unpleasant urogenital and vaginal symptoms due to the physiologic suppression of estradiol. This treatment can impair sexual functioning and cause a decreased sexual health quality of life. At the present time, there are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications for the vulvovaginal or sexual side effects related to the use of AIs. The lack of treatment options is concerning because the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer continues to increase; their longevity, also, continues to increase with the use of newer adjuvant chemotherapies. Local health care practitioners have observed that the benefits of vaginal testosterone for sexual health in breast cancer survivors are similar to the benefits of vaginal estrogen in women without breast cancer. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of using a daily compounded vaginal testosterone cream for 4 weeks (28 days) on breast cancer survivor's reported experience of vulvovaginal symptoms accompanying the use of AIs and their associated quality of life and sexual functioning.