Prospective, Open-Label, Single-Center, Non-Comparative Study to Assess the Use of Pixel CO2 Laser System (FemiLift) in the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA) in Postmenopausal Female Subjects

NCT ID: NCT02747641

Last Updated: 2017-11-21

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

15 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-05-31

Study Completion Date

2017-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to assess the use of the Alma CO2 Pixel FemiLift™ in the treatment of VulvoVaginal Atrophy (VVA) in postmenopausal female subjects. The primary endpoint is to assess the change in the vaginal dryness by means of a Visual Analogic Scale (10 cm VAS) and/or Bachmann Index in VVA. The clinical improvement will be assessed by patient filled Vulvovaginal Atrophy.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Atrophy Vaginal Atrophy Genital Diseases, Female

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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treatment

only one arm

Group Type OTHER

Pixel CO2 Laser System

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Interventions

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Pixel CO2 Laser System

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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FemiLift

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy, non-smoking
* Woman, age 35 to 70 yrs, menopausal
* Provided written Informed Consent
* Exhibiting VVA and/or SUI symptoms (mild or moderate SUI, according to severity index developed by Sandvik.)
* Prolapse staged \< II, according to the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (ICS-POP-Q) system
* Normal PAP smear (up to 1 year prior to baseline)
* Vaginal canal, introitus and vestibule free of injuries and bleeding
* Have not had procedures in the anatomical area through 6 months prior to treatment
* Understand and accept the obligation and is logistically able to present for all scheduled follow-up visits

Exclusion Criteria

* Severe prolapse (POP\>= grade 3)
* Use of photosensitive drugs
* Acute or recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI), or genital infection (e.g. herpes candida).
* Any serious disease, or chronic condition, that could interfere with the study compliance
* Acute or actively present within the last 2 months HPV/HSV
* Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
* Urge or overflow incontinence
* Patients who are on antidepressants, or α-adrenergic and anticholinergic medications
* Patients with immune system diseases.
* Patients with allergic reaction to laser.
* Obese women (BMI \>30)
* Patient unable to follow post-treatment instructions
* History of keloid formation
* Received or is anticipated to receive antiplatelets, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, vitamin E or anti inflammatories within 2 weeks pre treatment
* A history of thrombophlebitis
* A history of acute infections
* A history of heart failure
* Previously undergone reconstructive pelvic surgery
* Have used vaginal creams, moisturizers, lubricants or homeopathic preparations for at least 3 months
* Any medical condition that in the investigators opinion would interfere with the patients participation in the study
Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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The Cleveland Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Alma Lasers Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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The Cleveland Clinic

Weston, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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FLA 15-110

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id