New gel could offer quick relief for heavy periods
NCT ID NCT06634719
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a new device called Juveena Hydrogel System for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. The device is a liquid that turns into a gel inside the uterus to temporarily stop bleeding. The trial will enroll 7 women to see if it is safe and works as intended.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Juveena Hydrogel System (a gel-forming device placed in the uterus to stop bleeding)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a temporary, non-surgical option to control heavy menstrual bleeding without hormones or surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early feasibility study with only 7 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is temporary and not a permanent solution.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female aged 18 to 45 years inclusive seeking treatment for HMB 2. Recent history (within the last 3 months) of repeat periods of HMB that adversely affects quality of life (Modified SAMANTA score ≥4 and comprises at least three consecutive days of HMB, see Appendix 2).(23). 3. Historical menstrual pattern with at least 3 days (72 hours) of HMB as determined by retrospective MVJ Bleeding scale score of ≥5for prior cycle. 4. Menses frequency (24-38 days) based on subjectparticipant reporting. 5. Menses regularity - shortest to longest period is ≤8 days based on subjectparticipant reporting. 6. Actively experiencing heavy to very heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) at the time of the Juveena HS treatment, i.e., MVJ score of ≥5 (treatment must be performed no later than Day 3 of the index period). 7. HMB refractory to hormone therapy, hormone therapy contraindicated, or subjectparticipant does not wish to continue hormone therapy. 8. The subjectparticipant is literate and clearly demonstrates an understanding of how to complete the MVJ Scale and other patient-reported outcomes. 9. Able and willing to comply with the study protocol and agrees to the following during participation in the study: 1. Use an effective non-hormonal method of birth control until the Day 28 visit. Acceptable methods of birth control for use in this study are abstinence and barrier contraceptives (e.g. condom) 2. No initiation or continuation of hormone use (including contraception) or any other medical intervention for bleeding until after the Day 28 visit (unless clinically necessary, e.g., the subjectparticipant becomes hemodynamically unstable) 3. Attends the follow-up examexams and completion of electronic diaries via a secured internet website (subject must have internet accesscompletes the MVJ scale and will be trained on how to use the eDiary)other patient-reported outcomes per the schedule of events 10. Demonstrates understanding of the study and signs the written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding within the past 3 months or planning to become pregnant during the duration of this study. 2. Currently using an intrauterine device (IUD) or has undergone removal within the last 2 menstrual cycles. 3. Dysmenorrhea of a severity that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes participation in the study. 4. Hemoglobin of \< 8 g/dL at the time of screening. 5. Suspected or known malignancy or premalignant condition of the uterus including the cervix 6. Active pelvic infection. 7. Active sexually transmitted disease (STD) at the time of treatment (STD testing to be performed) 8. Presence of bacteremia, sepsis, or other active systemic infection 9. Currently on anticoagulants 10. History of allergies to PEG or FD\&C Blue#1 dye 11. Planning to undergo surgery or other treatments for HMB during the study period (i.e., 8 weeks post-hydrogel instillation). 12. AUB-L sm with a Type 0 or 1 leiomyoma \> 1 cm 13. AUB-P (Polyp) \> 2 cm in maximum dimension based on ultrasound, hysteroscopy, or MRI performed within prior 6 months. 14. AUB-O, Irregular menstrual cycles (cycle length variability \>7 days length) 15. AUB-C (coagulopathy or bleeding disorder) 16. Any patient who is currently participating or considering participation in any other research of an investigational drug or device. Does not include observational studies 17. Any general health, mental health, or social situation which, in the opinion of the investigator, could represent an increased risk for the patient or the ability of the patient to complete study requirements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Applied Research Center of Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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Rubino OB/GYN (Axia Women's Health)
West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
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Seven Hills Clinical Research Group, LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45255, United States
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