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Clinical Trials/NCT02747641
NCT02747641CompletedNot Applicable

Prospective, Open-Label, Single-Center, Non-Comparative Study to Assess the Use of Pixel CO2 Laser System (FemiLift) in the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA) in Postmenopausal Female Subjects

Alma Lasers Inc.2 sites in 1 country15 target enrollmentStarted: May 2016Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
15
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA)

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of the Alma CO2 Pixel FemiLift™ in the treatment of VulvoVaginal Atrophy (VVA) in postmenopausal female subjects. The primary endpoint is to assess the change in the vaginal dryness by means of a Visual Analogic Scale (10 cm VAS) and/or Bachmann Index in VVA. The clinical improvement will be assessed by patient filled Vulvovaginal Atrophy.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
35 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthy, non-smoking
  • Woman, age 35 to 70 yrs, menopausal
  • Provided written Informed Consent
  • Exhibiting VVA and/or SUI symptoms (mild or moderate SUI, according to severity index developed by Sandvik.)
  • Prolapse staged < II, according to the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (ICS-POP-Q) system
  • Normal PAP smear (up to 1 year prior to baseline)
  • Vaginal canal, introitus and vestibule free of injuries and bleeding
  • Have not had procedures in the anatomical area through 6 months prior to treatment
  • Understand and accept the obligation and is logistically able to present for all scheduled follow-up visits

Exclusion Criteria

  • Severe prolapse (POP>= grade 3)
  • Use of photosensitive drugs
  • Acute or recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI), or genital infection (e.g. herpes candida).
  • Any serious disease, or chronic condition, that could interfere with the study compliance
  • Acute or actively present within the last 2 months HPV/HSV
  • Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
  • Urge or overflow incontinence
  • Patients who are on antidepressants, or α-adrenergic and anticholinergic medications
  • Patients with immune system diseases.
  • Patients with allergic reaction to laser.
  • Obese women (BMI >30)
  • Patient unable to follow post-treatment instructions
  • History of keloid formation
  • Received or is anticipated to receive antiplatelets, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, vitamin E or anti inflammatories within 2 weeks pre treatment
  • A history of thrombophlebitis
  • A history of acute infections
  • A history of heart failure
  • Previously undergone reconstructive pelvic surgery
  • Have used vaginal creams, moisturizers, lubricants or homeopathic preparations for at least 3 months
  • Any medical condition that in the investigators opinion would interfere with the patients participation in the study

Arms & Interventions

treatment

Other

only one arm

Intervention: Pixel CO2 Laser System (Procedure)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA)

Time Frame: 6 months

Utilizing Bachman Vaginal Health Index

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (2)

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