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Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal AtrophyPhase 3VENUSNCT01400776

Safety & Efficacy WC3011 (Estradiol Vaginal Cream) in the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women

A Phase 3 study testing WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream in people with Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy, run by Warner Chilcott at 70 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Study if WC3011 is effective and safe in the treatment of postmenopausal vaginal dryness due to vulvovaginal atrophy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 35 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy
What is being tested?
WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
722 participants
Where
70 sitesUnited States
Study dates
29 Jun 2011to 27 Feb 2012
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 35 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Postmenopausal females ≥35 years with either or both ovaries removed or naturally menopausal with moderate to severe vaginal dryness

Who cannot join

  • Hypersensitivity to estrogen and/or progestin therapy
  • Known or suspected premalignant or malignant disease (except successfully treated skin cancers)
  • Manifestation of or treatment for significant cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, stroke or ischemic attacks
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • Increased frequency or severity of headaches while on hormone or estrogen therapy
  • Drug or alcohol addiction within last 2 years
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  • Participation in a clinical trial within 30 days
  • Smoking ≥ 15 cigarettes daily
  • Uncontrolled hypertension - systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 160 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 95 mmHg

Trial locations and contacts

70 sites in 1 country.

70 sites in 1 country

United States70 sites
  • Radiant Research-Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342

  • Kentucky Pediatric Research, Inc.

    Bardstown, Kentucky, 40004

  • Fellows Research Alliance, Inc.

    Bluffton, South Carolina, 29910

  • Visions Clinical Research

    Boynton Beach, Florida, 33472

  • Ridgeview Research Two Twelve Medical Center

    Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

  • Radiant Research-Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60654

  • Women's Medical Research Group, LLC

    Clearwater, Florida, 33759

  • Rapid Medical Research, Inc.

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44122

  • SC Clinical Research Center, LLC

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

  • The Columbus Center for Women's Health Research

    Columbus, Ohio, 43213

  • Practice Research Organization, Inc.

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • Radiant Research-Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Research Across America RHD Professional Plaza 4

    Dallas, Texas, 75234

  • Soapstone Center for Clinical Research

    Decatur, Georgia, 30034

  • HWC - Women's Research Center

    Englewood, Ohio, 45322

  • Clinical Trials of America, Inc.

    Eugene, Oregon, 97401

  • The South Bend Clinic, LLP

    Granger, Indiana, 46530

  • Hawthorne Medical Research, Inc.

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408

  • Advances in Health, Inc.

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Medical Affiliated Research Center, Inc.

    Huntsville, Alabama, 35801

  • Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

  • The Clinical Trial Center, LLC

    Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, 19046

  • Beyer Research

    Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49009

  • Physicians' Research Options LLC

    Lakewood, Colorado, 80228

  • Affiliated Clinical Research

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106

  • Lawrence OB-GYN Associates, P.C.

    Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648

  • Bluegrass Clinical Research, Inc.

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40291

  • York Clinical Consulting

    Marrero, Louisiana, 70072

  • Advanced Clinical Research

    Medford, Oregon, 97504

  • Miami Research Associates

    Miami, Florida, 33143

  • New Age Medical Research Corp

    Miami, Florida, 33186

  • Mobile OB-GYN, PC

    Mobile, Alabama, 36608

  • Phoenix OB-GYN Assoc., LLC

    Moorestown, New Jersey, 08051

  • Eastern Carolina Women's Center

    New Bern, North Carolina, 28562

  • Costal Connecticut Resarch, LLC

    New London, Connecticut, 06320

  • Women Under Study

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507-1627

  • Ormond Medical Arts Pharmaceutical Research Center

    Ormond Beach, Florida, 32174

  • Radiant Research - Overland Park

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66202

  • OB-GYN Specialists of the Palm

    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410

  • Philadelphia Clinical Research, LLC

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114

  • Women's Health Research

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85015

  • Precision Trials, LLC

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85032

  • Radiant Research-St. Petersburg

    Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781

  • Clinical Trials Research Services, LLC

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206

  • The Center for Women's Health and Wellness, LLC

    Plainsboro, New Jersey, 08536

  • Wake Research Associates, LLC

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612

  • Virginia Women's Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23233

  • Atlanta North Gynecology, PC

    Roswell, Georgia, 30075

  • J. Lewis Research-foothill Family Clinic

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109

  • J. Lewis Research - Foothill Family Clinic South

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84121

  • Radiant Research-San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Genesis Center for Clinical Research

    San Diego, California, 92103

  • Medical Center for Clinical Research

    San Diego, California, 92108

  • Women's Healthcare Inc.

    San Diego, California, 92123

  • Physicians' Research Options LLC

    Sandy City, Utah, 84070

  • Fellows Research Alliance, Inc.

    Savannah, Georgia, 31406

  • Radiant Research-Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251

  • Seattle Women's: Health, Research Gynecology

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • North Spokane Women's Clinic

    Spokane, Washington, 99207

  • Springfield Clinical, LLP

    Springfield, Illinois, 62703

  • Radiant Research-Tucson

    Tucson, Arizona, 85710

  • Visions Clinical Research-tucson

    Tucson, Arizona, 85712

  • Omega Medical Research

    Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886

  • Center for Reproductive Medicine

    Webster, Texas, 77598

  • Comprehensive Clinical Trials, LLC

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409

  • Susan L. Floyd, MD, PC

    Wexford, Pennsylvania, 15090

  • Heartland Research Associates

    Wichita, Kansas, 67207

  • Hawthorne Medical Research, Inc.

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103

  • Lyndhurst Clinical Research

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of WC3011 (Estradiol Vaginal Cream) in the Treatment of Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women

Study if WC3011 is effective and safe in the treatment of postmenopausal vaginal dryness due to vulvovaginal atrophy.

Being tested
WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream, Vehicle
Keywords
Postmenopausal Women, Vaginal Dryness

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal CreamDrug

    WC3011 estradiol vaginal cream administered once daily for 2 weeks followed by 2X/week or 3X/week for 10 weeks, total treatment duration 12 weeks

  • VehicleDrug

    Vehicle administered once daily for 2 weeks followed by 2X/week or 3X/week for 10 weeks, total treatment duration 12 weeks.

Study groups in NCT01400776
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)ExperimentalWC3011 estradiol vaginal cream applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 2 times a week for 10 weeks.
Receives: Drug: WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream
Vehicle (2 Times/Week)Placebo comparatorVehicle applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 2 times a week for 10 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Vehicle
WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)ExperimentalWC3011 estradiol vaginal cream applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 3 times a week for 10 weeks.
Receives: Drug: WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream
Vehicle (3 Times/Week)Placebo comparatorVehicle applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 3 times a week for 10 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Vehicle

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Severity of Vaginal Dryness to Week 12/Final Visit

    The severity of vaginal dryness was assessed and recorded on a questionnaire by the participants using the following 4 point scale where, 0=None (The symptom is not present), 1=Mild (The symptom is present but may be intermittent; does not interfere with participants activities or lifestyle), 2=Moderate (The symptom is present. Participant is usually aware of the symptom, but activities and lifestyle are only occasionally affected), and 3=Severe (The symptom is present. Participant is usually aware and bothered by the symptom and have modified participant's activities and/or lifestyle due to the symptom. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit

  2. Change From Baseline in Vaginal pH to Week 12/Final Visit

    Vaginal pH was obtained at final visit of the study. The pH was a numeric value from a scale of 0 to 14 expressing the acidity or alkalinity of the vaginal fluids where 7 was neutral, lower values were more acidic (values of 0-6) and higher values more alkaline (values of 8-14). A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit

  3. Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Superficial Cells to Week 12/Final Visit

    Vaginal wall smears were collected from each participant. The smears were sent to the central laboratory for analysis to determine the percentage of superficial cells. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit

  4. Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Parabasal Cells to Week 12/Final Visit

    Vaginal wall smears were collected from each participant. The smears were sent to the central laboratory for analysis to determine the percentage of parabasal cells. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Atrophy to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Investigator's assessment of vaginal health was performed by visual inspection of the vagina with respect to atrophy scored on a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  2. Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Pallor to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Investigator's assessment of vaginal health was performed by visual inspection of the vagina with respect to pallor scored on a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  3. Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Vaginal Dryness to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Investigator's assessment of vaginal health was performed by visual inspection of the vagina with respect to vaginal dryness scored on a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  4. Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Friability to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Investigator's assessment of vaginal health was performed by visual inspection of the vagina with respect to friability scored on a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  5. Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Petechiae to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Investigator's assessment of vaginal health was performed by visual inspection of the vagina with respect to petechiae scored on a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  6. Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Severity of Vaginal Dryness to Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12

    Participant's self-assessment of symptoms of VVA (severity of vaginal dryness) was scored according to a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12

  7. Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Vaginal and/or Vulvar Irritation/Itching to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Participant's self-assessment of symptoms of VVA (vaginal and/or vulvar irritation/itching) was scored according to a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  8. Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Dysuria (Painful or Difficult Urination) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Participant's self-assessment of symptoms of VVA (dysuria) was scored according to a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  9. Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Dyspareunia (Pain Associated With Sexual Activity) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Participant's self-assessment of symptoms of VVA (dyspareunia) was scored according to a 4-point scale where: 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. The negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  10. Percentage of Participants With Vaginal Bleeding Associated With Sexual Activity as Per Participant's Self-Assessment to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final Visit

    Vaginal bleeding associated with sexual activity was assessed by participants as either "present" or "absent". Percentage of participants with assessment "present" are reported. Week 12/Final Visit is defined as the last available postbaseline assessment up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit

  11. Change From Baseline in Vaginal pH to Week 12

    Vaginal pH was obtained at final visit of the study. The pH was a numeric value from a scale of 0 to 14 expressing the acidity or alkalinity of the vaginal fluids where 7 was neutral, lower values were more acidic (values of 0-6) and higher values more alkaline (values of 8-14). A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

  12. Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Superficial Cells to Week 12

    Vaginal wall smears were collected from each participant. The smears were sent to the central laboratory for analysis to determine the percentage of superficial cells.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

  13. Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Parabasal Cells to Week 12

    Vaginal wall smears were collected from each participant. The smears were sent to the central laboratory for analysis to determine the percentage of parabasal cells.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Jul 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study start29 Jun 2011
  3. Primary completion27 Feb 2012
  4. Study completion27 Feb 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
722 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01400776
Sponsor's protocol ID
PR-04409.3
Acronym
VENUS
Status last verified
Sep 2021
First submitted
20 Jul 2011
Last updated
9 May 2022
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream in people with Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy, run by Warner Chilcott at 70 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 May 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 70 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 9 May 2022). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Severity of Vaginal Dryness to Week 12/Final Visit (time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 May 2022.

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