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Multi-polar RF and PEMF for Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy

NCT ID: NCT04607798

Last Updated: 2020-10-29

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-10-03

Study Completion Date

2020-05-31

Brief Summary

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The study evaluates the use of multi-polar radiofrequency (RF) and pulsed electro-magnetic fields (PEMF) energies for the treatment of symptoms related to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)/vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). All subjects will receive a total of three internal treatments at four week intervals. Subjects will be followed up at one and four months after treatment is complete.

Detailed Description

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Largely observed in the post-menopausal population, a significant subset of pre-menopausal and peri-menopausal women are also affected by symptoms associated with GSM, the etiology being similar in that there is an interruption in normal estrogen production resulting in a hypoestrogenic state. Symptoms related to GSM include vaginal dryness, decreased lubrication, decreased vaginal elasticity, irritation and discomfort of the vaginal and vulvar tissues in general that can affect sexual health. Traditional treatments, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are often the treatment of choice however come with potential risks and many women are not suitable candidates, or have contraindications to its use. Development of new technologies to address these concerns is warranted.

RF energy-based treatment for symptoms of GSM has been used with success to promote elasticity restoration and improve moisture of the vaginal mucosa, and is well established in literature for the treatment of facial and neck laxity, stress urinary incontinence and skin tightening of tissue. Several studies show favorable results with improvement of vaginal laxity and sexual function with RF treatment. The addition of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) energy to multi-polar RF therapy has also been shown to enhance the results of the RF therapy.

RF therapy has already been reported to be successful in treatment of symptoms related to elasticity restoration and improve moisture of the vaginal mucosa. This study will investigate whether adding PEMF to RF therapy is safe and efficacious for the treatment of symptoms related to GSM and sexual health.

Conditions

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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Vulvovaginal Atrophy Menopause

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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Vulvovaginal treatment

Internal vaginal treatment monthly for 3 treatments.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Radiofrequency and pulsed electro-magnetic fields treatment

Intervention Type DEVICE

Radiofrequency and pulsed electro-magnetic fields treatment of the vaginal canal to maintain an internal temperature of approximately 42 C for the proximal thermometer and 45 C for the mid and distal thermometers for 15 minutes.

Interventions

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Radiofrequency and pulsed electro-magnetic fields treatment

Radiofrequency and pulsed electro-magnetic fields treatment of the vaginal canal to maintain an internal temperature of approximately 42 C for the proximal thermometer and 45 C for the mid and distal thermometers for 15 minutes.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy female subjects, ≥19 years of age presenting with symptoms associated with GSM/VVA.
2. Requesting treatment for vulvovaginal tissue for improvement of symptoms associated with GSM/VVA, with a score of ˂26.55 on the FSFI.
3. Sexual activity (vaginal intercourse minimum twice per month) in a monogamous relationship.
4. At least one full-term pregnancy (\>36 weeks gestation) with vaginal delivery completed at least one year before study 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, bleeding, infection or inflammation of any sort on or in 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).
23. Menstruation less than 7 days prior to treatment.
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

Locations

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Cogerent Laser Clinics Group

Kyiv, , Ukraine

Site Status

Countries

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Ukraine

References

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Kolodchenko Y. Nonablative, Noncoagulative Multipolar Radiofrequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Treatment Improves Vaginal Laxity and Sexual Function. Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle). 2021 Jul 27;2(1):285-294. doi: 10.1089/whr.2021.0020. eCollection 2021.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34327510 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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CS0416K

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id