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Silicone Gel vs. Estrogen Cream for Genitourinary Syndrome (VITAL-E Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Stratpharma AG
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
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VITAL-E Trial Summary

This trial will compare a non-hormonal treatment (StrataMGT) to a hormonal treatment (estrogen) to see which is better at treating GSM and improving quality of life.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for postmenopausal individuals with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Participants must be able to give informed consent, have access to a smart device and email. Those who can't apply topical treatments, are allergic to ingredients in the products, or cannot use estrogen therapy are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares StrataMGT silicone gel with Estrace vaginal cream over three months to see which is better for improving life quality in GSM patients. It's a randomized trial where participants get one of the two treatments and report their experiences monthly.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include local reactions at the application site such as redness, itching or irritation. Estrogen cream might also cause hormonal side effects like breast tenderness or bleeding.

VITAL-E Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
PROM: Quality of Life
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse Reactions
Clinical signs
PROM: Dyspareunia
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VITAL-E Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: StrataMGTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will apply StrataMGT (silicone gel) 2-5 times daily (no limit in application times) to treat GSM for 3 months.
Group II: EstraceActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive Estrace vaginal cream (estrogen) to treat GSM for 3 months. Application will be 1 g daily for the first two weeks. Afterwards, a maintenance dosage of 1 g three times a week is applied.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stratpharma AGLead Sponsor
10 Previous Clinical Trials
2,880 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Estrace 0.01% Vaginal Cream (Estrogen) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05672901 — N/A
Genitourinary Syndrome Research Study Groups: StrataMGT, Estrace
Genitourinary Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Estrace 0.01% Vaginal Cream Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05672901 — N/A
Estrace 0.01% Vaginal Cream (Estrogen) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05672901 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any open opportunities to participate in this investigation?

"The clinicaltrial.gov website does not list this trial as actively recruiting patients, with the initial post being dated March 1st 2023 and last update on January 3rd 2023. Nonetheless, there are still 1348 other studies that require participants at this time."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~7 spots leftby Jun 2024