Multi-polar RF and PEMF for Treatment of Symptoms Associated With Vulvovaginal Atrophy

NCT ID: NCT03725410

Last Updated: 2023-06-02

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

81 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-09-25

Study Completion Date

2022-12-31

Brief Summary

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This is a multicenter, single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled study utilizing the Venus Fiore™ (MP)2, a table-top device designed to deliver multi-polar RF energy and pulsed electromagnetic fields for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures to temporarily improve blood circulation and to induce modification of collagen structure, neocollagenesis and angiogenesis for the treatment of symptoms associated with vulvovaginal atrophy.

Detailed Description

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Multicenter, single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled study of multi-polar radio-frequency (RF) and pulsed electro-magnetic field (PEMF) technologies for the treatment of symptoms associated with vulvovaginal atrophy. The study will enroll up to 106 subjects requesting treatment of symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy (vaginal dryness, decreased lubrication during sexual activity, decreased elasticity, irritation, discomfort during intercourse and discomfort of the vaginal and vulvar tissues in general) in order to have 88 subjects complete the study. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either multi-polar RF and PEMF technologies or sham treatment and will receive a total of three internal and external treatments with the Venus Fiore™ (MP)2 device at four-week intervals. Study treatment will be administered as per the parameter recommendations as set out in the Venus Fiore™ (MP)2 user manual. Subjects will be followed up at three and six months after their initial treatment. Analysis will be performed on all subjects who receive at least one treatment. Three- and six-month outcomes from the active arm will be compared to data from the sham arm.

Conditions

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Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Venus Fiore Study Treatment

Study treatment consists of delivering radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) internally to the vagina (50 - 70% for up to 15 minutes), externally to the labia (10 - 35% for up to 10 minutes) and externally to the mons pubis (10 - 35% for up to 15 minutes).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Venus Fiore Study Treatment

Intervention Type DEVICE

Study treatment consists of delivering radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) internally to the vagina (50 - 70% for up to 15 minutes), externally to the labia (10 - 35% for up to 10 minutes) and externally to the mons pubis (10 - 35% for up to 15 minutes).

Venus Fiore Sham Treatment

Sham treatment consists of delivering radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) internally to the vagina (1% for up to 15 minutes), externally to the labia (1% for up to 10 minutes) and externally to the mons pubis (1% for up to 15 minutes).

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Venus Fiore Sham Treatment

Intervention Type DEVICE

Sham treatment consists of delivering radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) internally to the vagina (1% for up to 15 minutes), externally to the labia (1% for up to 10 minutes) and externally to the mons pubis (1% for up to 15 minutes).

Interventions

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Venus Fiore Study Treatment

Study treatment consists of delivering radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) internally to the vagina (50 - 70% for up to 15 minutes), externally to the labia (10 - 35% for up to 10 minutes) and externally to the mons pubis (10 - 35% for up to 15 minutes).

Intervention Type DEVICE

Venus Fiore Sham Treatment

Sham treatment consists of delivering radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) internally to the vagina (1% for up to 15 minutes), externally to the labia (1% for up to 10 minutes) and externally to the mons pubis (1% for up to 15 minutes).

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy, female subjects, ≥ 19 years of age, requesting treatment of vulvovaginal tissue for improvement of symptoms associated with vulvovaginal atrophy
2. Baseline FSFI score \<27.
3. At least one full-term vaginal delivery (of more than 36 weeks gestation) completed at least one year before study enrollment.
4. Able to read, understand and voluntarily provide written Informed Consent.
5. Able and willing to comply with the treatment/follow-up schedule and requirements.
6. Sexually active in a monogamous relationship.
7. Women of child-bearing age are required to be using a reliable method of birth control at least 3 months prior to study enrollment and for the duration of the study, and have a negative Urine Pregnancy test at baseline.
8. Negative Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear Cytology Test within 3 months prior to enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the course of study.
2. Having any active electrical implant anywhere in the body, such as a pacemaker or an internal defibrillator.
3. Having a permanent implant in the treated area (e.g. intrauterine device).
4. Prior use of collagen, fat injections and/or other methods of skin augmentation (enhancement with injected or implanted material) in the treated area within 4-6 weeks of the initial treatment or during the course of the study.
5. Use of retinoids such as oral Isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 6 months of initial treatment or during the course of the study.
6. Any other surgery in treated area within 12 months of initial treatment or during the course of the study.
7. Open laceration, abrasion or bleeding of any sort on the area to be treated.
8. Active sexual transmitted disease (STD) (e.g. genital Herpes Simplex, condylomata) or vaginosis.
9. Chronic vulvar pain or vulvar dystrophy.
10. History of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or use of immunosuppressive medications, including corticosteroids, 6 months prior to and during the course of the study.
11. Having any form of active cancer at the time of enrollment and during the course of the study.
12. Significant concurrent illness, such as uncontrolled diabetes i.e. any disease state that in the opinion of the Investigator would interfere with the treatment, or healing process.
13. Participation in a study of another device or drug within 1 month prior to study enrollment or during this study, and as per the Investigator's careful discretion, as long as not contradictory to any of the above criteria.
14. Mentally incompetent or evidence of active substance or alcohol abuse.
15. Having any stage 3-4 cystocele, rectocele, enterocele paravaginal defect or major pelvic organ prolapse beyond the hymenal ring.
16. Unstable dosages of medications such as antihypertensives or psychotropics that are known to affect sexuality.
17. Skin piercing in the treatment area.
18. Tattoos in the treatment area.
19. Prior skin treatment with laser in the treated area within 6 months of the initial treatment or during the course of treatment.
20. Prior ablative resurfacing procedure in the treated area with laser or other devices within 12 months of the initial treatment or during the course of treatment.
21. History of keloid formation or poor wound healing in a previously-injured skin area.
22. History of epidermal or dermal disorders (particularly if involving collagen or microvascularity).
Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Venus Concept

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Matthew Gronski, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Venus Concept Ltd.

Locations

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IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo

Pavia, , Italy

Site Status

Institute Palacios

Madrid, , Spain

Site Status

Countries

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Italy Spain

Other Identifiers

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CS1017

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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