Alterations in the Vaginal Microenvironment Using a Non-pharmacological Intervention
Status: | Not yet recruiting |
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Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 18 - Any |
Updated: | 3/6/2019 |
Start Date: | March 2019 |
End Date: | March 2020 |
Contact: | Cancer Connect |
Email: | cancerconnect@uwcarbone.wisc.edu |
Phone: | 800-622-8922 |
Alterations in the Vaginal Microenvironment Using a Non-pharmacological Intervention for Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors
Breast cancer patients commonly take medications to reduce the risk of recurrence, including
aromatase inhibitors (AIs). AIs can cause significant side effects that reduce patient
adherence. Early discontinuation of AI therapy results in an increased risk of cancer
recurrence and increased risk of breast cancer-related death. Common side effects include
vaginal dryness and vulvovaginal atrophy leading to worsening sexual function. To increase AI
adherence, the investigators will study a non-pharmaceutical Vaginal Renewal Program (VRP)
aimed at stimulating nitric oxide production to consequently increase vaginal lubrication,
and improve the symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy.
aromatase inhibitors (AIs). AIs can cause significant side effects that reduce patient
adherence. Early discontinuation of AI therapy results in an increased risk of cancer
recurrence and increased risk of breast cancer-related death. Common side effects include
vaginal dryness and vulvovaginal atrophy leading to worsening sexual function. To increase AI
adherence, the investigators will study a non-pharmaceutical Vaginal Renewal Program (VRP)
aimed at stimulating nitric oxide production to consequently increase vaginal lubrication,
and improve the symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have completed active primary treatment
- defined as surgery chemotherapy and/or radiation for the treatment of breast
cancer
- Does not include immunotherapy or other targeted therapies such as trastuzumab,
CDK 4/6 or mTOR inhibitors
- Have been receiving AIs for at least 6 months prior to enrollment
- Plan to continue AIs for an additional 3 months
- Postmenopausal for at least 12 months at enrollment
- Menopause will be defined as amenorrhea for 12 months regardless of cause
- Participants must be able to read and write in English
- Participants must have < 2% superficial vaginal cells on cytologic evaluation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction identified in the medical record
- Unresolved or recurrent vaginismus identified in the medical record
- Aversion to touching one's own body, including genitals, or using vibration therapy on
the genitals
- Currently receiving estrogen therapy, including topical and/or systemic estrogens
- Have received estrogen therapy within 6 months of study enrollment, including topical
and/or systemic estrogens
- Any surgical procedure to the vagina or vulva, excluding office biopsies, within the
previous 12 months
- Receipt of pelvic or vaginal or vulvar radiation therapy within the 12 months prior to
enrollment or if the subject is anticipated to receive radiation targeted to any of
these 3 locations within 6 months following enrollment
- Any use of the VRP off study within the last 6 months
We found this trial at
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site
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, Wisconsin 53792
Madison, Wisconsin 53792
(608) 263-6400
Principal Investigator: Ryan Spencer, MD
Phone: 608-265-2789
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