New study tests PRP against standard creams for chronic vulvar condition
NCT ID NCT07240389
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three treatments for vulvar lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition causing itching and pain. 45 women aged 30-80 will receive either a steroid cream, an immune-modulating cream, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. The goal is to see which approach best improves symptoms and quality of life over 6 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 45 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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30 to 80 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 30 to 80 years. 2. Clinical diagnosis of vulvar lichen sclerosus confirmed by histopathological examination. 3. Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent for participation in the study. 4. Ability to comply with study procedures, including questionnaire completion and follow-up visits at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Lack of written informed consent to participate in the study. 2. Prior treatment for vulvar lichen sclerosus (any systemic or topical therapy targeted at VLS). 3. Current or past vulvar neoplasia, including vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) or vulvar carcinoma. 4. Other organic or dermatologic causes of vulvar symptoms that could interfere with diagnosis or outcome evaluation. 5. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with study participation, follow-up, or accurate interpretation of results.
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Locations
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Klinika Ginekologii i Ginekologii Onkologicznej, Szpital Uniwersytecki w Krakowie
Krakow, Małopolska, 31-261, Poland
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