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Estrogen
Silicone Gel vs. Estrogen Cream for Genitourinary Syndrome (VITAL-E Trial)
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Research Sponsored by Stratpharma AG
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
Awards & highlights
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 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
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
+4 moreVITAL-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
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am unable to understand and give consent for treatment.I have been diagnosed with menopause-related genital and urinary problems.I am confirmed to be postmenopausal.I cannot use estrogen therapy due to health risks.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: StrataMGT
- Group 2: Estrace
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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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What state do they live in?
California
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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