Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
Randomized, Controlled Trial With Hybrid Fractional Laser
Summary
This randomized, controlled trial will evaluate hybrid fractional laser treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy in breast cancer survivors and menopausal females
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Healthy biological female aged between 40 to 70 years 2. Is post-menopausal with a AND b OR c:
No menses for at least 12 months
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level over 40mlU/mL
Has had a bilateral oophorectomy at least 12 months ago with no hormone replacement 3. Is experiencing at least two self-reported symptoms of GSM, such as
Vaginal irritation in the absence of infection
Chronic burning sensation
Chronic itching in the absence of infection
Recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Vaginal dryness during sexual activity
Pain during sexual activity (dyspareunia) 4. Has been experiencing symptoms of GSM for greater than 3 months 5. Is unable due to a medical contraindication or unwilling to receive hormone-based vaginal therapy 6. Early menopause after breast cancer 7. Normal and up to date pap smear, if applicable 8. Is sexually active (i.e. intravaginal intercourse) or has the potential and desire to be sexually active if symptoms of GSM improve 9. Can read, understand and sign informed consent form 10. Has indicated willingness to participate in the study by signing an informed consent form 11. Agrees to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule and post treatment care instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding 2. Has history of pelvic surgery or other energy-based vaginal therapy within 12 months prior to enrollment 3. Previous use of topical estrogen therapy within the last 6 months 4. Has used vaginal creams, moisturizers, lubricants or homeopathic preparations, or received anticoagulants, antiplatelet, thrombolytic, vitamin E or anti-inflammatory within 2 weeks of treatment 5. Has history of heart failure 6. Has equal to or greater than stage III prolapse, according to pelvic organ prolapse quantification system (POP-Q) 7. Has an active sexually transmitted infection (STI) 8. Has signs or symptoms of vulvitis/vaginitis 9. Has signs or symptoms of acute urinary tract infection (UTI) 10. Has participated in any clinical trial involving an investigational drug or procedure within past 30 days 11. The investigator feels that for any reason the subject is not eligible to participate in the study
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Miami Florida, 33173, United States
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