Status:

COMPLETED

Vulvovaginal Atrophy Questionnaire (VVAQ): Psychometric Validation of a Novel PROM

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Conditions:

Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Menopause

Eligibility:

FEMALE

45+ years

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to perform a quantitative assessment of the psychometric properties of the Vulvovaginal Atrophy Questionnaire (VVAQ), a novel patient reported outcome measure (PROM), through...

Detailed Description

Bothersome vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, urinary symptoms, and related sexual and quality of life sequelae are common problems for women during and after the menopausal transition. These genitourinary...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female
  • Age \> 45 years
  • Menopausal, defined as: \> 1 year since last menses (with a uterus, without progestin- releasing IUD, without prior endometrial ablation), or \> 6 months since bilateral oophorectomy
  • Pelvic exam completed as part of visit
  • Able to communicate in English

Exclusion

  • Chronic, bothersome vaginal symptoms before menopause (e.g. vulvar or vaginal pain, dryness, itching, discharge, discomfort with sexual activity)
  • History of chronic urogenital condition (vulvar, vaginal, urinary), involving pain, pruritis, discharge, or inflammation, unrelated to menopausal estrogen deficiency
  • History of lichen sclerosis or lichen planus
  • History of vulvar, vaginal or cervical cancer
  • Prior vulvar or vaginal surgery (office biopsy allowed)
  • Active major medical illness (e.g., unstable heart disease, untreated psychiatric disorder) that might interfere with the ability to participate in the study
  • Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
  • Exam findings consistent with a urogenital condition unrelated to menopausal estrogen deficiency (e.g. yeast or BV vaginitis, vulvodynia, vulvo-vestibulitis, lichen sclerosis, lichen planus)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

210 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04746456

Start Date

September 1 2022

End Date

May 1 2024

Last Update

May 30 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114