Can vaginal estradiol or moisturizer ease menopause symptoms in women with HIV?

NCT ID NCT07526948

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares vaginal estradiol tablets (Vagifem) to a vaginal moisturizer (Replens) for treating menopause-related vaginal and urinary symptoms in women living with HIV. Researchers will also check how these treatments affect the vaginal microbiome. The study includes 62 participants, some with HIV and some without, and lasts 16 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

vaginal estradiol (Vagifem) and vaginal moisturizer (Replens)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a safe way to ease menopause symptoms and improve vaginal health in women living with HIV.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 62 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the benefits of estradiol or moisturizer may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS Dysbiosis HIV infectious disease postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis premature aging syndrome vaginitis

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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