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Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics & Safety Following One Application of 3 Different Doses 0.5,0.75,& 1.25 gm,a Transdermal Estradiol Cream (VML-0203), in Comparison to a Single Dose of EstroGel 1.25 gm to Healthy Post-menopausal Women.

Phase 1
Conditions
Menopause
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03556800
Lead Sponsor
Viramal Limited
Brief Summary

This study is a Phase I, Randomized, Open-Label, Single Center, Cross-over Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety following a Single Application of Three Different Doses 0.5 gm (0.5 mg estradiol), 0.75 gm (0.75 mg estradiol) and 1.25 gm (1.25 mg estradiol), a Transdermal Estradiol Cream (VML-0203), in comparison to a single dose of EstroGelTM 1.25 gm (1 unit/0.75 mg of estradiol) to healthy post-menopausal women.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy post-menopausal (surgical or natural) female defined as:

  • No menstrual period within the past year before study entry.

  • Serum estradiol levels between 0-20 pg/ml.

  • FSH levels greater than 25.8 mIU/ml.

  • Greater than 45 years of age or if surgical menopausal, > 30 yrs. of age.

  • Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m2. Have had a normal PAP smear test result in line with the following guidelines:

    • aged 30 to 49 - within the last 3 years
    • aged 50 to 65 - within the last 5 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • Is pregnant (urine pregnancy test at screening) or lactating.
  • Has evidence of drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Have used hormonal replacement or vaginal hormonal therapy within the past three months before study entry.
  • Have used estrogen pellet therapy or progestin injectable drug therapy within the past three months before study entry.
  • Has contraindications to HRT use, including: unexplained vaginal bleeding, liver disease, breast or endometrial cancer, venous thromboembolic events.
  • Any subjects with an obvious presence of skin conditions, excessive hair at the application sites (no shaving), scar tissue, tattoo, or coloration that would interfere with application of IMP, skin assessment, or reactions to drug.
  • Presence of open sores at the application sites.
  • Any subjects with a history of significant skin disorder.
  • Smoker.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
0.5 gm of EstroCream (VML-0203)Estrogel-
0.75 gm of EstroCream (VML-0203)Estrogel-
1.25 gm of EstroCream (VML-0203)Estrogel-
1.25 EstroGelEstrogel-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare the bio-availability of estradiol and estrone.4 weeks

Blood samples will be analysed.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To provide general safety information for VML-0203.4 weeks

Application site inspections will be assessed.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Simbec Research Ltd

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Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom

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