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GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause) Management In Breast Cancer Survivors (GSM)

Primary Purpose

Genitourinary Abnormality, Breast Cancer Female, Vaginal Abnormality

Status
Terminated
Phase
Early Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Replens and coconut oil
Sponsored by
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Genitourinary Abnormality focused on measuring breast cancer survivor, postmenopausal, dysuria, dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, genital burning, genital itching, genital dryness

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Female
  2. Postmenopausal women (defined as last menstrual period > 1 year ago or 6 months ago with FSH >40) who have been diagnosed with breast cancer including in situ carcinoma (DCIS, LCIS)
  3. Have self-identified GSM signs and objective symptoms on baseline screening
  4. Patients already using Replens™ or coconut oil will have a two week washout period prior to starting study treatment.
  5. Medical History review and Pelvic Exam by a board certified gynecologist for baseline assessment OR medical records review by a board certified gynecologist or delegated study staff to confirm diagnosis of GSM. If GSM is to be verified by medical record review, the sub-investigator will make the final determination of eligibility.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Use of any estrogen containing product within 4 weeks prior to screening
  2. Endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, or other gynecologic malignancy
  3. Patients with non GSM related signs and symptoms as verified by a board certified gynecologist will be excluded.
  4. Any concurrent illness or disorder that, per the opinion of the investigator, would preclude the patient from meeting the study requirements.

Sites / Locations

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Other

Arm Label

Replens and coconut oil

Arm Description

Commercially available Replens applied via prefilled applicator into the vagina and coconut oil applied at the vaginal introitus and vulva. Both are to be administered by the patient 2 times per week, interval between dosing to be approximately 2 days. Patients will be encouraged to apply Preseed, coconut oil, or patient's personal lubricant of choice into the vagina prior to sexual activity.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms
To show improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms at month 1 compared to baseline period of administration of the study intervention. This will be measured by administering the Quality of Life DIVA (Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging) questionnaire.
Improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms
To show improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms at month 3 compared to baseline period of administration of the study intervention. This will be measured by administering the Quality of Life DIVA (Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging) questionnaire.
Improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms
To show improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms at month 6 compared to baseline period of administration of the study intervention. This will be measured by administering the Quality of Life DIVA (Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging) questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Sexual health of breast cancer survivors who are sexually active who are enrolled in this study
This study will investigate the sexual health of breast cancer survivors who are sexually active and using Replens™, Preseed™, coconut oil, or the patient's personal lubricant of choice prior to intercourse by the FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) questionnaire. The percent change, from baseline to 6 months, in painful sexual activity will be explored.

Full Information

First Posted
May 26, 2017
Last Updated
July 23, 2018
Sponsor
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03185169
Brief Title
GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause) Management In Breast Cancer Survivors
Acronym
GSM
Official Title
GSM (Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause) Management In Breast Cancer Survivors
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Study design change required protocol/ICF changes, deemed more appropriate to terminate study and apply knowledge gained to potential future study design
Study Start Date
November 18, 2016 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 23, 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 23, 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The impact of treatment for GSM on the quality of life will be examined for postmenopausal women (defined as last menstrual period > 1 year ago or 6 months ago with FSH >40) who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Detailed Description
Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors who report at least one GSM sign or symptom will be offered participation in an observational, prospective open label trial. Study duration will be 6 months. Evidence of GSM symptoms will be evaluated by a board certified gynecologist. Upon satisfying the prescreen requirements, the patient's information will be forwarded to the sub-investigator, who will confirm study eligibility and make the final determination verifying the diagnosis of GSM. Participants will be using commercially available Replens applied via prefilled applicator into the vagina and coconut oil applied at the vaginal introitus and vulva. Both are to be administered by the patient 2 times per week, interval between dosing to be approximately 2 days. Patients will be encouraged to apply Preseed, coconut oil, or patient's personal lubricant of choice into the vagina prior to sexual activity. Patients will record dosing on the Intake Diary. Outcome measures will include: Quality of Life DIVA (Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging) questionnaire will be administered at Baseline, at month 1, 3 and month 6. The FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) questionnaire will also be used for sexually active patients at the same time points. This is an exploratory investigation. A planned paired T test will be applied to analyze the outcome and regroup after data has been collected on the first 14 patients.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Genitourinary Abnormality, Breast Cancer Female, Vaginal Abnormality, Urinary Tract Infections, Dyspareunia, Dysuria
Keywords
breast cancer survivor, postmenopausal, dysuria, dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, genital burning, genital itching, genital dryness

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Early Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Model Description
Observational, prospective open label trial
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
14 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Replens and coconut oil
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Commercially available Replens applied via prefilled applicator into the vagina and coconut oil applied at the vaginal introitus and vulva. Both are to be administered by the patient 2 times per week, interval between dosing to be approximately 2 days. Patients will be encouraged to apply Preseed, coconut oil, or patient's personal lubricant of choice into the vagina prior to sexual activity.
Intervention Type
Combination Product
Intervention Name(s)
Replens and coconut oil
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms
Description
To show improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms at month 1 compared to baseline period of administration of the study intervention. This will be measured by administering the Quality of Life DIVA (Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging) questionnaire.
Time Frame
1 month
Title
Improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms
Description
To show improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms at month 3 compared to baseline period of administration of the study intervention. This will be measured by administering the Quality of Life DIVA (Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging) questionnaire.
Time Frame
3 months
Title
Improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms
Description
To show improvement of GSM signs and/or symptoms at month 6 compared to baseline period of administration of the study intervention. This will be measured by administering the Quality of Life DIVA (Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging) questionnaire.
Time Frame
6 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Sexual health of breast cancer survivors who are sexually active who are enrolled in this study
Description
This study will investigate the sexual health of breast cancer survivors who are sexually active and using Replens™, Preseed™, coconut oil, or the patient's personal lubricant of choice prior to intercourse by the FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) questionnaire. The percent change, from baseline to 6 months, in painful sexual activity will be explored.
Time Frame
6 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Gender Based
Yes
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Female Postmenopausal women (defined as last menstrual period > 1 year ago or 6 months ago with FSH >40) who have been diagnosed with breast cancer including in situ carcinoma (DCIS, LCIS) Have self-identified GSM signs and objective symptoms on baseline screening Patients already using Replens™ or coconut oil will have a two week washout period prior to starting study treatment. Medical History review and Pelvic Exam by a board certified gynecologist for baseline assessment OR medical records review by a board certified gynecologist or delegated study staff to confirm diagnosis of GSM. If GSM is to be verified by medical record review, the sub-investigator will make the final determination of eligibility. Exclusion Criteria: Use of any estrogen containing product within 4 weeks prior to screening Endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, or other gynecologic malignancy Patients with non GSM related signs and symptoms as verified by a board certified gynecologist will be excluded. Any concurrent illness or disorder that, per the opinion of the investigator, would preclude the patient from meeting the study requirements.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Uma Suryadevara, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
City
Berkeley
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94704
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
24983271
Citation
Huang AJ, Gregorich SE, Kuppermann M, Nakagawa S, Van Den Eeden SK, Brown JS, Richter HE, Walter LC, Thom D, Stewart AL. Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging questionnaire: a multidimensional measure of the impact of vaginal symptoms on functioning and well-being in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2015 Feb;22(2):144-54. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000281.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
12592244
Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
25104582
Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
19436226
Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
8293835
Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
10782451
Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
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Citation
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Results Reference
result
Links:
URL
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm071643.pdf
Description
Guidance For Industry: Estrogen And Estrogen/Progestin Drug Products To Treat Vasomotor Symptoms And Vulvar And Vaginal Atrophy Symptoms--Recommendations For Clinical Evaluation
URL
https://www.womenshealthcaresolutions.com/assets/pdf/Postmenopausal_Vaginal_Atrophy.pdf
Description
A Multicenter Epidemiological Observational Prospective Study Of Vaginal Atrophy And Quality Of Life In Menopausal Women.
URL
https://www.womenshealthcaresolutions.com/assets/pdf/Vaginal_Dryness_and_Quality_of_Life_in_Menopausal_Women.pdf
Description
The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): A Multidimensional Self-Rerpot Instrument for the Assessment of Female Sexual Function.
URL
https://www.womenshealthcaresolutions.com/assets/pdf/Long_Term_Non-Hormonal_Treatment_of_Vaginal_Dryness.pdf
Description
Long Term Non Hormonal Treatment of Vaginal Dryness.

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