Flag of the European Union EU Clinical Trials Register Help

Clinical trials

The European Union Clinical Trials Register   allows you to search for protocol and results information on:
  • interventional clinical trials that were approved in the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) under the Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC
  • clinical trials conducted outside the EU/EEA that are linked to European paediatric-medicine development

    • EU/EEA interventional clinical trials approved under or transitioned to the Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 are publicly accessible through the
    Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS).

    The EU Clinical Trials Register currently displays   43861   clinical trials with a EudraCT protocol, of which   7284   are clinical trials conducted with subjects less than 18 years old.   The register also displays information on   18700   older paediatric trials (in scope of Article 45 of the Paediatric Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006).

    Phase 1 trials conducted solely on adults and that are not part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP) are not publicly available (see Frequently Asked Questions ).  
     
    Examples: Cancer AND drug name. Pneumonia AND sponsor name.
    How to search [pdf]
    Search Tips: Under advanced search you can use filters for Country, Age Group, Gender, Trial Phase, Trial Status, Date Range, Rare Diseases and Orphan Designation. For these items you should use the filters and not add them to your search terms in the text field.
    Advanced Search: Search tools
     

    < Back to search results

    Print Download

    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2014-000179-18
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:RG_13-322
    National Competent Authority:UK - MHRA
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2015-03-10
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
    Expand All   Collapse All
    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedUK - MHRA
    A.2EudraCT number2014-000179-18
    A.3Full title of the trial
    Local Oestrogen Treatment in Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery (LOTUS) - Feasibility Study
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Local Oestrogen Treatment in Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery (LOTUS)
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    LOTUS
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberRG_13-322
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorUniversity of Birmingham
    B.1.3.4CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportNIHR RfPB grant
    B.4.2CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationUniversity of Birmingham
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointDr Tina Verghese
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressBirmingham Women's Hospital
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityBirmingham
    B.5.3.3Post codeB15 2Tg
    B.5.3.4CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5.4Telephone number07903545731
    B.5.6E-mailt.s.verghese@bham.ac.uk
    B.Sponsor: 2
    B.1.1Name of SponsorBirmingham Women's Hospital
    B.1.3.4CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportNIHR RfPB Grant
    B.4.2CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationBirmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointKelly Hard
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressMetchley Park Road
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityEdgbaston, Birmingham
    B.5.3.3Post codeB15 2TG
    B.5.3.4CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5.6E-mailkelly.hard@bwnft.nhs.uk
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Vagifem 10 micrograms vaginal tablets
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderNovo-Nordisk
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationUnited Kingdom
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameVagifem 10 micrograms vaginal tablets
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Vaginal tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPVaginal use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNEstradiol hemihydrate
    D.3.9.1CAS number 35380-71-3
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeZK 5018
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameb-Estradiol hemihydrate
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeAS1
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit µg microgram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    D.8 Placebo: 1
    D.8.1Is a Placebo used in this Trial?Yes
    D.8.3Pharmaceutical form of the placeboVaginal tablet
    D.8.4Route of administration of the placeboVaginal use
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Pelvic organ prolapse
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Prolapse of womb or vagina
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Female diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems and pregancy complications [C13]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    Study Aim
    The aim of the feasibility study is to find out if an appropriately powered randomised controlled trial can be realistically undertaken. The feasibility study will also allow the research team to identify any barriers to recruitment and compliance, and fine tune study procedures such as data collection and prescription of the study treatments.
    The aim of the definitive study would be to test the hypothesis that vaginal oestrogen treatment of postmenopausal women undergoing pelvic floor repair surgery leads to improved patient reported outcomes in relation to urinary, bowel, sexual function and prolapse related quality of life (QoL).

    Feasibility study specific objectives:
    1.To obtain estimates for important aspects of the protocol to allow development of a definitive trial
    2.To derive real- time data on the design aspects of the study
    I.Proportion of eligible women of those screened
    II.Proportion of eligible women randomised
    III.Attrition rates
    IV.Compliance with tr
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    Secondary Objectives of the definitive trial:
    1.Improvement sexual function related quality of life (QoL) at 12 months with the use of PISQ 12.
    2.Reduction of intraoperative complications like tearing or button holing of the vagina and blood loss.
    3.Reduction in the incidence of surgical wound infection and urinary tract infection postoperatively.
    4.Validate Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) in relation to the POP surgery, PFDI SF20 and PFIQ-7.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Inclusion criteria:
    1.Postmenopausal women
    2.Consented to undergo surgical intervention for pelvic organ prolapse
    3.Have not received HRT in the last 12 months
    4.Willing to be randomised
    5.Give written informed consent
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Exclusion criteria:
    1. Previous breast or uterine malignancy or other hormone- dependent neoplasms
    2. Genital bleeding of unknown origin
    3. Previous thrombo-embolic episodes in relation to oestrogen therapy
    4. Women who cannot understand speak or write in English
    5. Women known to be allergic to any of the components of vaginal oestrogens
    6. Two or more episodes of culture positive UTI in the last 6 months
    7. Previous POP surgery
    8. Voiding dysfunction(PVR>150ml)
    9. Current or previous POP surgery involving mesh
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    As a feasibility study, the objectives is to obtain estimates for important aspects of the protocol to allow development of a definitive trial. A primary outcome measure is not defined.

    The primary clinical outcome of a definitive trial would be improvement in prolapse related QoL at 12 months as assessed by PFDI SF20.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    The evaluation of this endpoint will occur after 12 month follow-up.
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    As a feasibility study, the objectives is to obtain estimates for important aspects of the protocol to allow development of a definitive trial. Secondary outcome measures are not defined.

    The secondary clinical outcomes of a definitive trial would be:
    1. Sexual function related quality of life (QoL) at 12 months with the use of PISQ 12
    2. Intraoperative complications like tearing or button holing of the vagina and blood loss.
    3. Incidence of surgical wound infection and urinary tract infection postoperatively.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Secondary outcomes would be collected at 6 weeks, 6 and 12 months.
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety No
    E.6.5Efficacy No
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others Yes
    E.6.13.1Other scope of the trial description
    Feasibility
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Yes
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group No
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other Yes
    E.8.2.3.1Comparator description
    No treatment
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned4
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    The definition of the end of the interventional phase of the trial will be when the last participant has completed her final course of pessaries, and for the observation phase, when she has completed 12 month follow-up.
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years2
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months0
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days1
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years2
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial days1
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 Information not present in EudraCT
    F.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.4.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.5.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.1.6.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 50
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 50
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male No
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations No
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception No
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state100
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    Not applicable.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    G.4 Investigator Network to be involved in the Trial: 1
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2015-03-13
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2015-04-28
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2017-09-01
    For support, Contact us.
    The status and protocol content of GB trials is no longer updated since 1 January 2021. For the UK, as of 31 January 2021, EU Law applies only to the territory of Northern Ireland (NI) to the extent foreseen in the Protocol on Ireland/NI. Legal notice
    As of 31 January 2023, all EU/EEA initial clinical trial applications must be submitted through CTIS . Updated EudraCT trials information and information on PIP/Art 46 trials conducted exclusively in third countries continues to be submitted through EudraCT and published on this website.

    European Medicines Agency © 1995-Thu Apr 25 19:13:23 CEST 2024 | Domenico Scarlattilaan 6, 1083 HS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    EMA HMA