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

A Phase 3 interventional study of WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream and Vehicle in Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy, sponsored by Warner Chilcott. Completed at 70 sites in United States. Open to female participants aged 35 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-05-09.

Sponsored by Warner Chilcott · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
722
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
35 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

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

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Conditions studied

  • Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy

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Keywords

  • Postmenopausal Women, Vaginal Dryness
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In context

Atrophy

828 studies on the registry are indexed under Atrophy; 122 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 722 is above the median of 34 across 603 interventional studies indexed under Atrophy.

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Lead sponsor

Warner Chilcott is the lead sponsor of 57 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 5 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 4 (80%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
35 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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
  • 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
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
722 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)

    WC3011 estradiol vaginal cream applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 2 times a week for 10 weeks.

    Drug: WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream

  • Placebo comparator
    Vehicle (2 Times/Week)

    Vehicle applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 2 times a week for 10 weeks.

    Drug: Vehicle

  • Experimental
    WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)

    WC3011 estradiol vaginal cream applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 3 times a week for 10 weeks.

    Drug: WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream

  • Placebo comparator
    Vehicle (3 Times/Week)

    Vehicle applied daily for 2 weeks, followed by dosing 3 times a week for 10 weeks.

    Drug: Vehicle

Interventions

  • DrugWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream

    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

  • DrugVehicle

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

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

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

Secondary outcomes

  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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: 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.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12

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Results

Posted May 9, 2022

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Started238124237123
Completed217119209114
Not completed215289
Withdrew: Adverse event7292
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up1041
Withdrew: Withdrew consent4261
Withdrew: Protocol deviation6152
Withdrew: Reason not specified3043

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Severity of Vaginal Dryness to Week 12/Final Visit
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline2.49 ± 0.502.46 ± 0.522.50 ± 0.502.50 ± 0.50
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-1.27 ± 0.90-0.99 ± 0.89-1.31 ± 0.93-1.17 ± 0.97
PrimaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vaginal pH to Week 12/Final Visit
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline6.51 ± 0.966.49 ± 0.866.40 ± 0.936.40 ± 0.86
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-1.08 ± 1.14-0.37 ± 0.92-0.99 ± 1.05-0.46 ± 0.90
PrimaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of superficial cells
Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Superficial Cells to Week 12/Final Visit
percentage of superficial cellsWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline0.85 ± 3.760.66 ± 1.620.79 ± 1.630.66 ± 1.21
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit11.44 ± 14.743.05 ± 7.1117.30 ± 19.274.02 ± 12.16
PrimaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12/Final Visit
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of parabasal cells
Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Parabasal Cells to Week 12/Final Visit
percentage of parabasal cellsWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline48.36 ± 43.4647.78 ± 44.5142.56 ± 41.0345.24 ± 42.47
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit41.7 ± 42.76-8.20 ± 29.56-38.5 ± 39.78-16.0 ± 32.75
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Atrophy to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline1.88 ± 0.601.94 ± 0.701.90 ± 0.641.88 ± 0.63
Change from Baseline to Week 12-0.77 ± 0.80-0.47 ± 0.71-0.76 ± 0.81-0.44 ± 0.76
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-0.74 ± 0.80-0.48 ± 0.72-0.75 ± 0.81-0.44 ± 0.77
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Pallor to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline1.76 ± 0.671.72 ± 0.761.74 ± 0.701.83 ± 0.67
Change from Baseline to Week 12-0.73 ± 0.81-0.36 ± 0.75-0.78 ± 0.79-0.59 ± 0.81
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-0.71 ± 0.82-0.39 ± 0.76-0.77 ± 0.80-0.59 ± 0.81
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Vaginal Dryness to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline1.92 ± 0.681.85 ± 0.731.83 ± 0.751.87 ± 0.76
Change from Baseline to Week 12-0.94 ± 0.88-0.53 ± 0.82-0.90 ± 0.89-0.74 ± 0.91
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-0.91 ± 0.89-0.55 ± 0.83-0.89 ± 0.90-0.76 ± 0.92
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Friability to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline1.04 ± 0.911.02 ± 0.940.94 ± 0.891.04 ± 0.93
Change from Baseline to Week 12-0.66 ± 0.90-0.47 ± 0.86-0.60 ± 0.87-0.52 ± 0.89
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-0.64 ± 0.89-0.48 ± 0.86-0.61 ± 0.86-0.52 ± 0.89
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Investigator's Assessment of Petechiae to Week 12 and Week 12/Final Visit
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline0.74 ± 0.780.89 ± 0.890.70 ± 0.830.71 ± 0.81
Change from Baseline to Week 12-0.47 ± 0.74-0.38 ± 0.72-0.47 ± 0.82-0.29 ± 0.73
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-0.44 ± 0.73-0.40 ± 0.71-0.46 ± 0.82-0.30 ± 0.75
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Participant's Self-Assessment of Severity of Vaginal Dryness to Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline2.49 ± 0.502.46 ± 0.522.50 ± 0.502.50 ± 0.50
Change from Baseline to Week 2-0.83 ± 0.86-0.79 ± 0.88-0.95 ± 0.90-0.79 ± 0.84
Change from Baseline to Week 4-1.07 ± 0.82-0.93 ± 0.90-1.12 ± 0.91-0.95 ± 0.90
Change from Baseline to Week 8-1.25 ± 0.84-1.02 ± 0.90-1.43 ± 0.90-1.11 ± 0.91
Change from Baseline to Week 12-1.30 ± 0.91-0.97 ± 0.90-1.36 ± 0.94-1.20 ± 0.98
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
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
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline1.26 ± 0.961.33 ± 1.001.11 ± 0.961.20 ± 0.89
Change from Baseline to Week 2-0.54 ± 1.09-0.67 ± 0.95-0.48 ± 1.05-0.48 ± 1.04
Change from Baseline to Week 4-0.62 ± 1.14-0.71 ± 0.92-0.48 ± 1.08-0.65 ± 1.01
Change from Baseline to Week 8-0.71 ± 1.11-0.82 ± 1.03-0.57 ± 0.97-0.58 ± 1.00
Change from Baseline to Week 12-0.75 ± 1.03-0.74 ± 1.02-0.59 ± 1.04-0.70 ± 0.86
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-0.74 ± 1.01-0.74 ± 1.03-0.58 ± 1.02-0.63 ± 0.92
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
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
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline0.38 ± 0.700.49 ± 0.750.45 ± 0.750.53 ± 0.80
Change from Baseline to Week 2-0.24 ± 0.67-0.22 ± 0.71-0.28 ± 0.74-0.38 ± 0.77
Change from Baseline to Week 4-0.20 ± 0.68-0.30 ± 0.60-0.28 ± 0.76-0.42 ± 0.77
Change from Baseline to Week 8-0.20 ± 0.75-0.28 ± 0.72-0.32 ± 0.75-0.34 ± 0.85
Change from Baseline to Week 12-0.28 ± 0.68-0.28 ± 0.64-0.36 ± 0.72-0.41 ± 0.79
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-0.27 ± 0.66-0.27 ± 0.64-0.34 ± 0.75-0.39 ± 0.78
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
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
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline2.29 ± 0.932.23 ± 0.882.29 ± 0.852.38 ± 0.86
Change from Baseline to Week 2-0.79 ± 1.06-0.78 ± 1.07-0.86 ± 1.06-0.67 ± 1.01
Change from Baseline to Week 4-1.04 ± 1.06-1.03 ± 0.90-1.06 ± 1.03-0.78 ± 0.91
Change from Baseline to Week 8-1.08 ± 1.01-1.04 ± 0.96-1.36 ± 0.97-1.07 ± 1.09
Change from Baseline to Week 12-1.15 ± 1.09-1.06 ± 0.96-1.39 ± 1.01-1.09 ± 1.05
Change from Baseline to Week 12/Final Visit-1.15 ± 1.07-1.03 ± 1.00-1.35 ± 1.02-1.06 ± 1.07
SecondaryPercentage 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and Week 12/Final visit
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
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
percentage of participantsWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline15.8117.8917.7524.79
Week 26.557.326.119.24
Week 45.296.502.645.00
Week 84.614.962.746.90
Week 126.945.043.356.19
Week 12/Final Visit6.444.883.035.79
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vaginal pH to Week 12
score on a scaleWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline6.51 ± 0.966.49 ± 0.866.40 ± 0.936.40 ± 0.86
Change from Baseline to Week 12-1.10 ± 1.15-0.34 ± 0.89-1.01 ± 1.06-0.47 ± 0.87
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of superficial cells
Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Superficial Cells to Week 12
percentage of superficial cellsWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline0.85 ± 3.760.66 ± 1.620.79 ± 1.630.66 ± 1.21
Change from Baseline to Week 1211.66 ± 14.513.17 ± 7.0217.66 ± 19.373.36 ± 10.31
SecondaryChange 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.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to Week 12
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of parabasal cells
Change From Baseline in Percentage of Vaginal Parabasal Cells to Week 12
percentage of parabasal cellsWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Baseline48.36 ± 43.4647.78 ± 44.5142.56 ± 41.0345.24 ± 42.47
Change from Baseline to Week 12-42.3 ± 42.90-8.08 ± 29.90-39.5 ± 39.46-14.9 ± 31.93

Adverse events

Collected over From first dose through the last study visit (Up to 12 weeks). Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)0/238 (0%)1/238 (0.4%)46/238 (19.3%)
Vehicle (2 Times/Week)0/124 (0%)0/124 (0%)20/124 (16.1%)
WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)0/237 (0%)0/237 (0%)57/237 (24.1%)
Vehicle (3 Times/Week)0/123 (0%)1/123 (0.8%)23/123 (18.7%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
CholecystitisHepatobiliary disorders0/2380/1240/2371/123
Large intestine perforationGastrointestinal disorders1/2380/1240/2370/123
Small intestinal obstructionGastrointestinal disorders1/2380/1240/2370/123
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventWC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)
Vulvovaginal mycotic infectionInfections and infestations12/2383/12426/2378/123
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations3/2382/12411/2378/123
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations12/2387/1247/2377/123
Vaginal dischargeReproductive system and breast disorders13/2384/12410/2373/123
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations8/2385/12412/2372/123

Baseline characteristics

The safety population included all participants who were randomized and received at least one dose of study drug.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)Total
Mean58.4 ± 6.2757.8 ± 6.3458.0 ± 6.0358.7 ± 6.5858.2 ± 6.26
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)Total
Female238124237123722
Male00000
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)Total
Hispanic or Latino146151045
Not Hispanic or Latino224118222113677
Unknown or Not Reported00000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (2 Times/Week)Vehicle (2 Times/Week)WC3011 Estradiol Vaginal Cream (3 Times/Week)Vehicle (3 Times/Week)Total
American Indian or Alaska Native10001
Asian21216
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20013
Black or African American2918271488
White202105208106621
More than one race10001
Unknown or Not Reported10012
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Study locations

70 sites
  • Medical Affiliated Research Center, Inc.
    Huntsville, Alabama 35801, United States
  • Mobile OB-GYN, PC
    Mobile, Alabama 36608, United States
  • Women's Health Research
    Phoenix, Arizona 85015, United States
  • Precision Trials, LLC
    Phoenix, Arizona 85032, United States
  • Radiant Research-Scottsdale
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85251, United States
  • Radiant Research-Tucson
    Tucson, Arizona 85710, United States
  • Visions Clinical Research-tucson
    Tucson, Arizona 85712, United States
  • Genesis Center for Clinical Research
    San Diego, California 92103, United States
  • Medical Center for Clinical Research
    San Diego, California 92108, United States
  • Women's Healthcare Inc.
    San Diego, California 92123, United States
  • Physicians' Research Options LLC
    Lakewood, Colorado 80228, United States
  • Costal Connecticut Resarch, LLC
    New London, Connecticut 06320, United States
  • Visions Clinical Research
    Boynton Beach, Florida 33472, United States
  • Women's Medical Research Group, LLC
    Clearwater, Florida 33759, United States
  • Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
    Jacksonville, Florida 32216, United States
  • Miami Research Associates
    Miami, Florida 33143, United States
  • New Age Medical Research Corp
    Miami, Florida 33186, United States
  • Ormond Medical Arts Pharmaceutical Research Center
    Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, United States
  • OB-GYN Specialists of the Palm
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, United States
  • Radiant Research-St. Petersburg
    Pinellas Park, Florida 33781, United States
  • Comprehensive Clinical Trials, LLC
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33409, United States
  • Radiant Research-Atlanta
    Atlanta, Georgia 30342, United States
  • Soapstone Center for Clinical Research
    Decatur, Georgia 30034, United States
  • Atlanta North Gynecology, PC
    Roswell, Georgia 30075, United States
  • Fellows Research Alliance, Inc.
    Savannah, Georgia 31406, United States
  • Radiant Research-Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States
  • Springfield Clinical, LLP
    Springfield, Illinois 62703, United States
  • The South Bend Clinic, LLP
    Granger, Indiana 46530, United States
  • Radiant Research - Overland Park
    Overland Park, Kansas 66202, United States
  • Heartland Research Associates
    Wichita, Kansas 67207, United States
  • Kentucky Pediatric Research, Inc.
    Bardstown, Kentucky 40004, United States
  • Bluegrass Clinical Research, Inc.
    Louisville, Kentucky 40291, United States
  • York Clinical Consulting
    Marrero, Louisiana 70072, United States
  • Women Under Study
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, United States
  • Beyer Research
    Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, United States
  • Ridgeview Research Two Twelve Medical Center
    Chaska, Minnesota 55318, United States
  • Affiliated Clinical Research
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89106, United States
  • Lawrence OB-GYN Associates, P.C.
    Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648, United States
  • Phoenix OB-GYN Assoc., LLC
    Moorestown, New Jersey 08051, United States
  • The Center for Women's Health and Wellness, LLC
    Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536, United States
  • Hawthorne Medical Research, Inc.
    Greensboro, North Carolina 27408, United States
  • Eastern Carolina Women's Center
    New Bern, North Carolina 28562, United States
  • Wake Research Associates, LLC
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27612, United States
  • Hawthorne Medical Research, Inc.
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103, United States
  • Lyndhurst Clinical Research
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103, United States
  • Rapid Medical Research, Inc.
    Cleveland, Ohio 44122, United States
  • The Columbus Center for Women's Health Research
    Columbus, Ohio 43213, United States
  • HWC - Women's Research Center
    Englewood, Ohio 45322, United States
  • Clinical Trials of America, Inc.
    Eugene, Oregon 97401, United States
  • Advanced Clinical Research
    Medford, Oregon 97504, United States
  • The Clinical Trial Center, LLC
    Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046, United States
  • Philadelphia Clinical Research, LLC
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114, United States
  • Clinical Trials Research Services, LLC
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206, United States
  • Susan L. Floyd, MD, PC
    Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090, United States
  • Omega Medical Research
    Warwick, Rhode Island 02886, United States
  • Fellows Research Alliance, Inc.
    Bluffton, South Carolina 29910, United States
  • SC Clinical Research Center, LLC
    Columbia, South Carolina 29201, United States
  • Practice Research Organization, Inc.
    Dallas, Texas 75230, United States
  • Radiant Research-Dallas
    Dallas, Texas 75231, United States
  • Research Across America RHD Professional Plaza 4
    Dallas, Texas 75234, United States
  • Advances in Health, Inc.
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
  • Radiant Research-San Antonio
    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
  • Center for Reproductive Medicine
    Webster, Texas 77598, United States
  • J. Lewis Research-foothill Family Clinic
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84109, United States
  • J. Lewis Research - Foothill Family Clinic South
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84121, United States
  • Physicians' Research Options LLC
    Sandy, Utah 84070, United States
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Norfolk, Virginia 23507-1627, United States
  • Virginia Women's Center
    Richmond, Virginia 23233, United States
  • Seattle Women's: Health, Research Gynecology
    Seattle, Washington 98105, United States
  • North Spokane Women's Clinic
    Spokane, Washington 99207, United States
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Updates

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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 9, 2022, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01400776
Lead sponsor
Warner Chilcott
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jul 22, 2011
Start date
Jun 29, 2011
Primary completion
Feb 27, 2012
Completion
Feb 27, 2012
Results posted
May 9, 2022
Last update
May 9, 2022

Study contacts

Anna Chan, PharmD
study director · Allergan

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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