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A Single-Center, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety of a Non-Fragranced Personal Lubricant in Healthy Female Subjects

Sponsored by Church & Dwight Company, Inc.

About this trial

Last updated 8 years ago

Study ID

ST-7557

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18 to 60 Years
Female
Female

Trial Timing

Ended 11 years ago

What is this trial about?

To evaluate the safety of a personal lubricant when used as indicated as a personal lubricant in the vagina and vulvar/perineal areas at least four times weekly for two weeks in a population of healthy females

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- Subject is female between the ages of 18 and 49 years (at lease 21 subjects) or 50-60 years (no more than 9 subjects);

- Subject is using adequate non-barrier method of birth control [established us of hormonal methods of contraception (oral, injected, implanted, or patch), intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS), surgical sterilization (e.g. in a monogamous relationship with male partner with vasectomy];

- Subject is free of any vaginal disorders;

- Subject is sexually active and in a monogamous, heterosexual relationship, and whose male partner is willing and able to give informed consent and agrees to engage in sexual intercourse at least twice each week during the two-week study (at least 50% and up to 100% of the study population) or is not sexually active (no more than 50% of the population);

- Subject is a personal lubricant user and agrees to replace her usual personal lubricant with the investigational product;

- Subject has normal menstrual cycle and is not expected to menstruate 2-4 days before or after the examination days;

- Subject agrees to use the provided investigational product at least four times weekly (including at least twice weekly during sexual intercourse for subjects with monogamous, male partners) over the two-week study period;

- Subject exhibits no clinically significant evidence of vulvar or vaginal irritation, as determined by a study doctor, and no reports of sensory irritation at the baseline examination;

- Subject is willing to refrain from introducing any new vaginal products, or using vaginal medication or local contraceptives (including condoms and hormonal rings), during the course of this study;

- Subject agrees to refrain from douching or using any medications, powder, lotions or personal care products in the vulvar or perianal area for the duration of the study (Note: subjects may continue to use their usual pantyliner, if any);

- Subject is willing to use a urine pregnancy test provided to them at baseline and on the third visit (Week 2, day 14);

- Subject has a standard Clinical Research Laboratories, Inc. (CRL) Medical History form on file at CRL and has completed study specific Medical History and Screener/Inclusion forms;

- Subject has signed and, if sexually active and in a monogamous relationship, whose partner has signed, an Informed Consent Form (ICF) in compliance with 21 CFR Part 50: "Protection of Human Subjects";

- Subject (and male partner, if applicable) has completed a HIPAA Authorization Form in conformance with 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164;

- Subject is dependable and able to follow directions as outlined in the protocol;

- Subject receives a score of 0 or 0.5 for erythema and edema, and 0 for sensorial irritation (burning, stinging, itching, and dryness) during the first examination.

No

Exclusion Criteria

- Subject is pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy;

- Subject is post-menopausal or has had a hysterectomy;

- Subject is currently using, or has used within two weeks prior to study initiation, any systemic or topical corticosteroids, vasoconstrictors, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, or antihistamines;

- Subject has known allergies to vaginal or any cosmetic products (including lotions, moisturizer, powder, sprays, etc.);

- Subject reports a history of recurrent bladder, vaginal infection, or incontinence;

- Subject exhibits or reports gynecological abnormalities or has had vaginitis within 60 days prior to study initiation.

- Subject is expected to menstruate 2-4 days before or after the time of the first, second, and third examination;

- Subject uses a vaginal ring, diaphragm or cervical/vault caps, condoms, or condoms with spermicide as a means of contraception;

- Subject has participated in a study involving the vaginal area or in an investigational systemic drug study within two weeks of study initiation;

- Subject receives a score higher than 0.5 for erythema, edema, or >0 for burning, stinging, or itching, during the first examination or shows any other sign of mucosal irregularities (dryness, papules, vesticulation, fissure).

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