Status:

COMPLETED

Histological Modifications of Postmenopausal Vaginal Mucosa After Repeated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

IRCCS San Raffaele

Conditions:

Vaginal Atrophy

Breast Cancer Female

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To assess the long-term histological and clinical efficacy of MonaLisa Touch procedure for the management of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) in postmenopausal female patients.

Detailed Description

The investigator propose a prospective case series of 15 postmenopausal women with bothersome symptoms of GSM treated with MonaLisa Touch CO2 laser. The investigator hypothesize that even in the long ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Italian speaking and able to give informed consent.
  • Menopausal females with absence of menstruation for at least 12 months.
  • Presence of GSM symptoms.
  • Completion of at least two cycles of three laser treatments sessions in previous years.
  • Prolapse stage \< II, according to the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) system.
  • No pelvic surgery within 6 months prior to treatment.
  • Understanding and acceptance to the obligation to return to all scheduled visits and follow-ups.

Exclusion

  • Inability of give informed consent
  • History of vulvovaginal condyloma, vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN), vaginal carcinoma, lichen sclerosis, lichen planus.
  • History of cancers of the lower genital tract (cervix, uterus, vagina).
  • History of pelvic radiotherapy.
  • Personal history of genital fistula, a thin recto-vaginal septum as determined by the investigator or personal history of a fourth degree laceration during screening physical exam.
  • Any other medical condition that the investigators feel would compromise the study.
  • Acute or recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI), or genital infection (e.g. bacterial vaginosis, herpes genitalis, candida).
  • Stage III or IV pelvic organ prolapse.
  • History of any female sexual disorder.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 3 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04868812

Start Date

December 3 2019

End Date

December 1 2021

Last Update

September 13 2022

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IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital

Milan, Italy, 20132