E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) |
Síndrome Genitourinario de la Menopausia (SGM) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) |
Síndrome Genitourinario de la Menopausia (SGM) |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Female diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems and pregancy complications [C13] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10051775 |
E.1.2 | Term | Postmenopause |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10041244 - Social circumstances |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
• The main objective is to evaluate the rapidity of action of vaginal estriol gel at 0.005% in the treatment of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women with symptoms of vaginal atrophy. |
• El objetivo principal consiste en evaluar la rapidez de acción del gel vaginal de estriol al 0.005% en el tratamiento de la atrofia vaginal en mujeres postmenopáusicas con síntomas de atrofia vaginal. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
• Evaluate the efficacy of vaginal estriol gel at 0.005% on the different symptoms and signs of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women with symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
• Evaluate the safety and tolerability of estriol vaginal gel at 0.005% administered during two weeks in postmenopausal women with symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
• Evaluate the acceptability of estriol vaginal gel at 0.005% administered during two weeks in postmenopausal women with symptoms of vaginal atrophy. |
• Evaluar la eficacia del gel vaginal de estriol al 0.005% sobre los distintos síntomas y signos de atrofia vaginal en mujeres postmenopáusicas con síntomas de atrofia vaginal.
• Evaluar la seguridad y tolerabilidad del gel vaginal de estriol al 0.005% administrado durante dos semanas en mujeres postmenopáusicas con síntomas de atrofia vaginal.
• Evaluar la aceptabilidad del gel vaginal de estriol al 0.005% administrado durante dos semanas en mujeres postmenopáusicas con síntomas de atrofia vaginal. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
• Women between 45 and 75 years old. • Postmenopausal women (who have at least 12 months without menstruation) by natural process or by surgical intervention. • Women who present with vaginal symptoms resulting from vaginal atrophy, at least moderate-severe vaginal dryness, and in whom a local estrogen treatment is considered necessary to relieve their symptoms. |
• Mujeres de entre 45 y 75 años. • Mujeres postmenopáusicas (que lleven como mínimo 12 meses sin tener la menstruación) por proceso natural o por intervención quirúrgica. • Mujeres que presenten síntomas vaginales derivados de la atrofia vaginal, al menos sequedad vaginal moderada-severa, y en las que se considere preciso un tratamiento estrogénico por vía local para alivio de su sintomatología. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
• Women with a history of malignant or premalignant lesions in breast or endometrium, malignant colon or hepatic tumors, malignant melanoma, venous thromboembolic disorders (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) or arterial thromboembolic disorders (cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident) , peripheral arterial disease, thrombosis of the mesenteric artery, thrombosis of the renal artery or coagulopathies.
• Women with vaginal bleeding of unknown etiology.
• Women with uterovaginal prolapse grade II or higher, or signs and symptoms suggestive of infection of the genitals or urinary tract.
• Women with an endometrial thickness equal to or greater than 4 mm measured by transvaginal ultrasound before the start of the study.
• Women who have received any type of vulvovaginal treatment in the 15 days prior to the start of the study.
• Women who have received phytoestrogens within 1 month before the start of the study (including vaginal administration).
• Women who have received hormone therapy in the 3 months before the start of the study (including the administration of estrogen via the vagina).
• Women who are being treated with estrogen or progestin, tibolone or selective modulators of the estrogen receptor, antiepileptic and urinary antiseptics.
• Women who have received long-term antibiotic treatment (for two or more weeks) in the last 3 months before the start of the study.
• Women in treatment with medications such as: antiepileptic drugs, antibiotics and anti-infectives.
• Women who, for any reason, the researcher considers that they are not candidates to participate in this study. |
• Mujeres con antecedentes de lesiones malignas o premalignas en mama o endometrio, tumores malignos de colon o hepáticos, melanoma maligno, trastornos tromboembólicos venosos (trombosis venosa profunda, embolia pulmonar) o trastornos tromboembólicos arteriales (isquemia cardiaca, infarto de miocardio, accidente cerebrovascular), enfermedad arterial periférica, trombosis de la arteria mesentérica, trombosis de la arteria renal o coagulopatías.
• Mujeres con sangrado vaginal de etiología desconocida.
• Mujeres con prolapso uterovaginal de grado II o superior, o signos y síntomas sugestivos de infección de los genitales o tracto urinario.
• Mujeres con un grosor endometrial igual o superior a 4 mm medido por ultrasonido transvaginal antes del inicio del estudio.
• Mujeres que hayan recibido cualquier tipo de tratamiento vulvovaginal en los 15 días previos al inicio del estudio.
• Mujeres que hayan recibido fitoestrógenos en el transcurso de 1 mes antes del inicio del estudio (incluida la administración vía vaginal).
• Mujeres que hayan recibido terapia hormonal en los 3 meses antes del inicio del estudio (incluida la administración de estrógenos vía vaginal).
• Mujeres que estén en tratamiento con estrógenos o progestágenos, tibolona o moduladores selectivos del receptor de estrógenos, antiepilépticos y antisépticos urinarios.
• Mujeres que hayan recibido tratamiento antibiótico de larga duración (durante dos o más semanas) en los últimos 3 meses antes del inicio del estudio.
• Mujeres en tratamiento con medicamentos tales como: fármacos antiepilépticos, antibióticos y antiinfecciosos.
• Mujeres que, por cualquier motivo, el investigador considere que no son candidatas a participar en este estudio. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Changes in the vaginal epithelium maturation value compared to the baseline values after two weeks of treatment with estriol vaginal gel at 0.005%. |
Cambios en el valor de maduración del epitelio vaginal frente a los valores basales tras dos semanas de tratamiento con el gel vaginal de estriol al 0.005%. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Changes in the value of vaginal maturation after one week of treatment with vaginal estriol gel at 0.005% against baseline values.
Changes in vaginal pH after one and two weeks of treatment compared to baseline values.
Changes in vaginal dryness and other symptoms and signs of vaginal atrophy after one and two weeks of treatment against baseline.
Evolution of the symptoms collected in the diary of the patient in weeks 1 and 2 of treatment.
Determination of adverse events according to the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA).
To evaluate the acceptability after two weeks of treatment with vaginal estriol gel at 0.005%. For its determination, the patient must answer a simple questionnaire regarding the properties that the product confers (moisturizing capacity and cleanliness of the product) and its evaluation in relation to the general effectiveness of the therapy. |
Cambios en el valor de maduración vaginal tras una semana de tratamiento con el gel vaginal de estriol al 0.005% frente a valores basales.
Cambios en el pH vaginal tras una y dos semanas de tratamiento frente a los valores basales.
Cambios en la sequedad vaginal y otros síntomas y signos de atrofia vaginal tras una y dos semanas de tratamiento frente a los valores basales.
Evolución de los síntomas recogidos en el diario de la paciente en las semanas 1 y 2 de tratamiento.
Determinación de acontecimientos adversos según el Diccionario Médico para Actividades Regulatorias (MedDRA).
Evaluar la aceptabilidad tras dos semanas de tratamiento con el gel vaginal de estriol al 0.005%. Para su determinación la paciente deberá responder un cuestionario sencillo en relación a las propiedades que confiere el producto (capacidad hidratante y la limpieza del producto) y a su valoración en relación a la efectividad general de la terapia. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | Yes |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | Yes |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | No |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | No |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 1 |
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.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 4 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial 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
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LPLV Last Patient Last Visit |
Última Visita Último Paciente |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 5 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | |