Investigation to assess whether Mi-Gel applied to the vulvar vestibule results in a reduction in pain with intercourse compared to a placebo
- Conditions
- entry dyspareuniaRenal and Urogenital - Other renal and urogenital disordersNeurological - Other neurological disorders
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12619001163190
- Lead Sponsor
- Women's Health & Research Institute of Australia
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 80
1. Female
2. Aged 18 or over
3. Entry dyspareunia duration of at least 3 months
1. Aged less than 18
2. Not sexually active
3. Current use of amitriptyline or oestriol (topical or oral)
(Patients would be suitable for inclusion after a wash out period of six weeks)
4. Pudendal Nerve Block procedure within the last three months or planning on having a Pudendal Nerve Block procedure during the course of the trial
5. Known allergy to amitriptyline or oestriol
6. Contraindication to use of amitriptyline or oestriol
7. Pregnant or unwilling to use methods to avoid potential pregnancy, as determined by a urine test
8. Other peri-vaginal infections or vulvovaginal disorders including current acute/chronic candidiasis or active DIV/psoriasis/lichen sclerosis
9. Endometrial hyperplasia or undiagnosed genital bleeding
10. Previous myocardial infarction, thrombosis, breast cancer, cancer of any sexual organs, liver disease and/or porphyria
11. History of chemotherapy or radiation therapy
12. Lack of lubrication due to chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis or auto-immune disorders
13. Current diagnosis of vaginismus
14. The investigator believes the candidate would not make a good clinical trial patient
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in pain of vaginal penetration compared to the placebo assessed using a numerical rating scale[baseline and post-treatment scores at 4, 6, 8 weeks (primary timepoint) (end of study [EOS])]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method