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CompletedNCT06486103Updated Mar 3, 2025

A Clinical Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of an Oral Probiotic Supplementation to Improve Bacterial Vaginosis in Females

An interventional study of MetSheFlora - Vaginal Health in Bacterial Vaginosis, sponsored by NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd. Completed at 1 site in India. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-03-03.

Sponsored by NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
14
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 55 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

A Preliminary Investigation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Probiotics Supplementation for Enhancing Vaginal Health in Females with Mild to Moderate Bacterial Vaginosis: An Open-Label, Single-Arm, Prospective Interventional Proof-of-Science Study.

Total 14 healthy female patients aged 18 to 55 years with mild to moderate bacterial vaginosis will be enrolled to ensure 12 subjects complete the study.

Read the detailed description

Potential subjects will undergo screening based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria only after obtaining written informed consent. The subject recruitment department will contact the potential subjects via telephone before the enrolment visit to confirm their participation.

Subjects shall be instructed to visit the facility for the following scheduled visits:

  • Visit 01 [Day 01]: Screening, baseline evaluations, enrolment and test treatment dispensing.
  • Visit 02 [Day 15 (±2 days)]: Treatment Phase, Follow-up Evaluations.
  • Visit 03 [Day 30 (±2 days)]: Treatment End, Final Evaluations.
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Conditions studied

  • Bacterial Vaginosis
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In context

Vaginosis, Bacterial

220 studies on the registry are indexed under Vaginosis, Bacterial; 36 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 14 is below the median of 100 across 187 interventional studies indexed under Vaginosis, Bacterial.

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Lead sponsor

NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd is the lead sponsor of 45 studies on the registry; 3 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 55 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  1. The subject is a healthy non-pregnant/non-lactating females aged 18 to 55 years.
  2. Subjects having refrigerator at their home for storage of test treatment.
  3. Presence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) as determined by gynaecological examination, including assessment for clinical symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, malodour (moderate to very intense), and other relevant clinical indicators.
  4. The subject is willing to provide written informed consent and follow study procedures.
  5. The subject is willing to abide by the study protocol and restrictions, including abstaining from using any other intimate wash, lubricant, or treats during the study.
  6. The subject is willing to use a highly effective method of contraception throughout the clinical investigation. This includes:

    1. Females of childbearing potential must practice and maintain an established method of birth control (e.g., IUD, diaphragm, condoms with spermicide, partner vasectomy, or abstinence).
    2. Non-childbearing potential females who are surgically sterile, post-menopausal for at least 1 year, or have had a tubal ligation, and agree to continue using the same contraception for the study duration.
  7. Agreement for gynaecological pelvic examination by a Gynaecologist.
  8. The subject is willing to abstain from sexual intercourse for a period of 24 hours before scheduled study visits to minimize potential interference with study assessments and measurements.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. The subject has used hormone replacement therapy in the last 3 months.
  2. The subject has a history or visible evidence of chronic skin disease or regional infections, genital herpes, vaginal infections, or urinary tract infections.
  3. The subject is pregnant/lactating, or are likely to become pregnant.
  4. The subject has been diagnosed with or reported gynaecologic abnormalities within 60 days prior to study initiation that may influence study results.
  5. The subject has severe systemic complications of viral infections, cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders, renal disorders, or autoimmune disorders.
  6. The subject has chronic infection/allergy/disease that may influence study results.
  7. The subject has participated in clinical studies or received any investigational agent in the previous 30 days.
  8. The subject has failed to satisfy the Investigator for fitness to participate for any other reason.
  9. The subject has not experienced previous episodes of vaginal bleeding of unknown origin within the last 6 months of the screening visit.
  10. The subject does not have vaginal prolapse and/or other medical conditions interfering with study conduct and participation.
  11. The subject has not used systemic and/or local hormonal products for vaginal dryness or any other vaginal condition in the 3 months prior to screening
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
14 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Bacterial Vaginosis

    Take one slow-release capsule twice a day, after meal, orally.

    Other: MetSheFlora - Vaginal Health

Interventions

  • OtherMetSheFlora - Vaginal Health

    Take one slow-release capsule twice a day, after meal.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in quality of vaginal discharge

    Assessment of the effectiveness of test treatment in terms of change in quality of vaginal discharge using 5 point scoring scale where 0 indicate absent and 4 indicates very intense

    Time frame: On Day 01 (before administration) for baseline, and post-dose on Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days)

  2. change in odour of vaginal discharge.

    Assessment of the effectiveness of test treatment in terms of change in odour of vaginal discharge using 5 point scoring scale where 0 indicate absent and 4 indicates very intense.

    Time frame: On Day 01 (before administration) for baseline, and post-dose on Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days)

  3. Nugent score

    Assessment of the effectiveness of test treatment in terms of change in Nugent score where 0-3 indicates normal, 4-6 indicates intermediate bacterial count and 7-10 indicates bacterial vaginosis.

    Time frame: On Day 01 (before administration) for baseline, and post-dose on Day 30 (±2 days).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in vaginal pH

    Assessment of the effectiveness of test treatment in terms of change in vaginal pH

    Time frame: On Day 01 (before administration) for baseline, and post-dose on Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days),

  2. Change in VAS score

    Assessment of the effectiveness of test treatment in terms of change in VAS score for vaginal itching where 0= indicates no itch and 10 indicates severe itch

    Time frame: On Day 01 (before application) for baseline, and post-dose on Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days).

  3. Subject's perception

    Assessment of the subject's perception regarding the test treatment using a hedonic scale questionnaire for parameters such as smell, taste, overall palatability, perceived effectiveness.

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  4. Treatment-emergent adverse events (burning).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as burning.

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  5. Treatment-emergent adverse events (stinging).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as stinging using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  6. Treatment-emergent adverse events (moisture).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as moisture using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  7. Treatment-emergent adverse events (flaking).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as flaking using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  8. Treatment-emergent adverse events (epithelial mucosa).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as epithelial mucosa using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  9. Treatment-emergent adverse events (redness).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as redness using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  10. Treatment-emergent adverse events (dryness).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as dryness.

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  11. Treatment-emergent adverse events (odour).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as odour using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  12. Treatment-emergent adverse events (itching).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as itching using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  13. Treatment-emergent adverse events (soreness of vulva ).

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through treatment-emergent adverse events such as soreness of vulva using scoring scale 0= Indicate absent and 3= severe

    Time frame: On Day 15 (±2 days) and Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose.

  14. Safety laboratory tests including Haemoglobin

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Haemoglobin

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  15. Safety laboratory tests including Haematocrit

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Haematocrit

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  16. Safety laboratory tests including RBC count

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including RBC count

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  17. Safety laboratory tests including packed cell volume

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including packed cell volume

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  18. Safety laboratory tests including RBC morphology

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including RBC morphology

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  19. Safety laboratory tests including mean corpuscular volume

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including mean corpuscular volume

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  20. Safety laboratory tests including mean corpuscular hemoglobin

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including mean corpuscular hemoglobin

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  21. Safety laboratory tests including mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  22. Safety laboratory tests including Red blood cell distribution width

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Red blood cell distribution width

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  23. Safety laboratory tests including Neutrophils

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Neutrophils

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  24. Safety laboratory tests including CBC (Lymphocytes)

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Lymphocytes

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  25. Safety laboratory tests including Eosinophils

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Eosinophils

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  26. Safety laboratory tests including Monocyte

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Monocyte

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  27. Safety laboratory tests including Basophils

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Basophils

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  28. Safety laboratory tests including Platelet count

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Platelet count

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  29. Safety laboratory tests including mean platelet volume

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including mean platelet volume

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  30. Safety laboratory tests including plateletcrit

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including plateletcrit

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  31. Safety laboratory tests including Platelet Distribution Width

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Platelet Distribution Width

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  32. Safety laboratory tests including random blood sugar

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including random blood sugar

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  33. Safety laboratory tests including Total serum cholesterol

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Total serum cholesterol

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  34. Safety laboratory tests including CBC (triglyceride)

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including triglyceride

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  35. Safety laboratory tests including high-density lipoprotein

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including high-density lipoprotein

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  36. Safety laboratory tests including low-density lipoprotein

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including low-density lipoprotein

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  37. Safety laboratory tests including CBC (Serum Creatinine)

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Serum Creatinine

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

  38. Safety laboratory tests including Urinalysis

    Assessment of safety of test treatment through the performance of safety laboratory tests including Urinalysis

    Time frame: On Day 01 before dosing, and on Day 30 (±2 days) post-dose

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Study locations

1 site
  • NovoBliss Research Pvt.Ltd
    Ahmadabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 3, 2025, 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
NCT06486103
Lead sponsor
NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd
Collaborators
Meteoric Biopharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Responsible party
Dr Nayan Patel (Principal Investigator- Medical Director, NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jul 3, 2024
Start date
Oct 21, 2024
Primary completion
Jan 7, 2025
Completion
Jan 7, 2025
Last update
Mar 3, 2025

Study contacts

Dr. Nayan K Patel
principal investigator · NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd

Oversight

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