Developing hormone-free gels to treat vaginal atrophy in post-menopausal women
Hormone-Free Prebiotic Muco-Adhesive Gels To Treat Vaginal Atrophy in Post-Menopausal Women
This study is testing a new gel that can help relieve dryness and irritation for post-menopausal women dealing with vaginal atrophy, and it does so without using hormones, making it a safer option for those worried about side effects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Moremme-Javore LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hoover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11247189 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a new type of gel that can help treat vaginal atrophy, a common condition affecting many post-menopausal women. The gel is designed to be muco-adhesive, meaning it will stick to the vaginal walls and provide longer-lasting relief from symptoms like dryness and irritation without using hormones. By avoiding hormonal treatments, this approach aims to reduce concerns about side effects associated with estrogen therapies. The research will involve testing the effectiveness and safety of these gels in women experiencing vaginal atrophy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are post-menopausal women experiencing symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not post-menopausal or those who do not experience symptoms of vaginal atrophy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a safe and effective non-hormonal treatment option for vaginal atrophy, improving the quality of life for many post-menopausal women.
How similar studies have performed: While hormone-free treatments for vaginal atrophy are being explored, this specific approach using muco-adhesive gels is relatively novel and has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
Hoover, United States
- Moremme-Javore LLC — Hoover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Akande-Dokun, Janet — Moremme-Javore LLC
- Study coordinator: Akande-Dokun, Janet
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.