Effects of Vaginal Oxytocin Gel on Vaginal Cytologic Parameters in Postmenopausal Woman

NCT ID: NCT05627791

Last Updated: 2023-08-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2/PHASE3

Total Enrollment

6 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-11-30

Study Completion Date

2023-08-28

Brief Summary

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Vulvovaginal atrophy affects around 90% of postmenopausal women who may present with symptoms such as dryness, irritation, itching, burning, and dyspareunia that negatively affect the quality of life. Topical estrogen is recommended for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women and the FDA approved it. But it may increase the risk of breast and endometrial cancer. The oxytocin hormone also promotes positive social behavior, stress regulation, and female sexual arousal. Many previous studies show that topical oxytocin is useful for reducing vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women.

Detailed Description

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Random and conducted on 56 postmenopausal women who meet the inclusion criteria and excluded participants that have exclusion criteria. All women provided written informed consent before data collection.

1. st Visit: The vagina was assessed regarding infection and any abnormal discharge. The participants were evaluated vaginal signs of vaginal atrophy by per vaginal examination and assessed vaginal health index score. The subjective symptoms were assessed by The most bothersome score. The vaginal pH was tested with a Nitrazine paper. The vaginal swab was done and the specimen was sent for a cytological test - vaginal maturation index evaluation (VMI). The participants were separated into two groups 1. Oxytocin gel group and 2. Placebo gel group then applied gel 1 ml. (400IU of oxytocin in oxytocin gel) per day for 8 weeks consecutively. The subjective symptoms were assessed at 2 and 4 weeks by phone.
2. nd Visit: The participants were assessed the same as 1st visit that recorded vaginal health index score, subjective symptoms, vaginal pH, and vaginal maturation index evaluation.

Conditions

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Vaginal Atrophy Oxytocin Gel Postmenopausal Women Vaginal Maturation Index

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Oxytocin gel

Oxytocin gel 400IU per 1 ml (on HPMC 4,000 cps base gel), applied at vaginal canal 1 ml per day for 8 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Oxytocin

Intervention Type DRUG

Oxytocin vaginal gel that have oxytocin 400IU/1ml of gel, base gel contained HPMC 4,000 cps, 5% propylene glycol USP, 0.08% methylparaben, sterile water for irrigation and 0.02% propylparaben then adjusted pH by Lactic acid and sodium hydroxide keep pH 3.5-4.0

Placebo gel

Placebo gel (HPMC 4,000 cps base gel) , applied at vaginal canal 1 ml per day for 8 weeks

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo gel that have base gel contained HPMC 4,000 cps, 5% propylene glycol USP, 0.08% methylparaben, sterile water for irrigation and 0.02% propylparaben then adjusted pH by Lactic acid and sodium hydroxide keep pH 3.5-4.0 without oxytocin

Interventions

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Oxytocin

Oxytocin vaginal gel that have oxytocin 400IU/1ml of gel, base gel contained HPMC 4,000 cps, 5% propylene glycol USP, 0.08% methylparaben, sterile water for irrigation and 0.02% propylparaben then adjusted pH by Lactic acid and sodium hydroxide keep pH 3.5-4.0

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Placebo gel that have base gel contained HPMC 4,000 cps, 5% propylene glycol USP, 0.08% methylparaben, sterile water for irrigation and 0.02% propylparaben then adjusted pH by Lactic acid and sodium hydroxide keep pH 3.5-4.0 without oxytocin

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Oxytocin vaginal gel

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Thai menopausal women aged between 50-70 years who visit Rajavithi gynecology OPD with informed consent with good communication in the Thai language.

Exclusion Criteria

* Have acute vulvovaginitis (vaginal swab for wet smear and KOH)
* Patients who have used hormonal replacement therapy within 12 months
* Patients with a history of smoking
* Patients who have used vaginal lubricant or moisturizer
* Patients with an allergic history of oxytocin or gel components
* Morbid obesity BMI \> 30 kg/m2
* Patients who have used vitamin E supplement
* Patients who unable to perform per vaginal examination
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Rajavithi Hospital

Bangkok, , Thailand

Site Status

Countries

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Thailand

References

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Zohrabi I, Abedi P, Ansari S, Maraghi E, Shakiba Maram N, Houshmand G. The effect of oxytocin vaginal gel on vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Womens Health. 2020 May 19;20(1):108. doi: 10.1186/s12905-020-00935-5.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32429977 (View on PubMed)

Alvisi S, Gava G, Orsili I, Giacomelli G, Baldassarre M, Seracchioli R, Meriggiola MC. Vaginal Health in Menopausal Women. Medicina (Kaunas). 2019 Sep 20;55(10):615. doi: 10.3390/medicina55100615.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31547180 (View on PubMed)

Gandhi J, Chen A, Dagur G, Suh Y, Smith N, Cali B, Khan SA. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause: an overview of clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, etiology, evaluation, and management. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Dec;215(6):704-711. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.07.045. Epub 2016 Jul 26.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27472999 (View on PubMed)

Jonasson AF, Edwall L, Uvnas-Moberg K. Topical oxytocin reverses vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: a double-blind randomized pilot study. Menopause Int. 2011 Dec;17(4):120-5. doi: 10.1258/mi.2011.011030. Epub 2011 Nov 25.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22120944 (View on PubMed)

Fianu Jonasson A, Bixo M, Sundstrom Poromaa I, Astrom M. Safety and Efficacy of an Oxytocin Gel and an Equivalent Gel but Without Hormonal Ingredients (Vagivital(R) Gel) in Postmenopausal Women with Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Study. Med Devices (Auckl). 2020 Oct 5;13:339-347. doi: 10.2147/MDER.S265824. eCollection 2020.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33116956 (View on PubMed)

Kallak TK, Uvnas-Moberg K. Oxytocin stimulates cell proliferation in vaginal cell line Vk2E6E7. Post Reprod Health. 2017 Mar;23(1):6-12. doi: 10.1177/2053369117693148. Epub 2017 Mar 8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28381099 (View on PubMed)

Hess R, Austin RM, Dillon S, Chang CC, Ness RB. Vaginal maturation index self-sample collection in mid-life women: acceptability and correlation with physician-collected samples. Menopause. 2008 Jul-Aug;15(4 Pt 1):726-9. doi: 10.1097/gme.0b013e31816c5541.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18427354 (View on PubMed)

Torky HA, Taha A, Marie H, El-Desouky E, Raslan O, Moussa AA, Ahmad AM, Abo-Louz A, Zaki S, Fares T, Eesa A. Role of topical oxytocin in improving vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: a randomized, controlled trial. Climacteric. 2018 Apr;21(2):174-178. doi: 10.1080/13697137.2017.1421924. Epub 2018 Jan 19.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 29347848 (View on PubMed)

Al-Saqi SH, Uvnas-Moberg K, Jonasson AF. Intravaginally applied oxytocin improves post-menopausal vaginal atrophy. Post Reprod Health. 2015 Sep;21(3):88-97. doi: 10.1177/2053369115577328. Epub 2015 May 19.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25995333 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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65065

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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