Papilozumib Vaginal Gel for Exocervical Mucosal Restoration in Women With Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age30-50
SponsorHifas da Terra S.L.

About this trial

This randomized, open-label, multicenter clinical study is designed to evaluate Papilozumib® vaginal gel in women aged 30 to 50 years who test positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) and present with either normal cervical cytology or cytological findings of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US), low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), or atypical glandular cells (AGC), accompanied by corresponding colposcopic findings.

Eighty-one participants will be randomly assigned in equal groups to receive either Papilozumib® vaginal gel, Papilozumib® vaginal gel plus an oral supplement, or standard clinical care without study treatment. All participants will be followed for six months.

The primary objective is to assess exocervical mucosa restoration 30 days after treatment initiation using a 5-point colposcopic scale. Additional assessments include cervical cytology, HPV clearance, vaginal health, treatment adherence, satisfaction, tolerability, safety, and exploratory analyses of the vaginal and intestinal microbiota.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Female participant aged 30 to 50 years, inclusive.

Able to read and understand the participant information sheet and informed consent form.

Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent.

Normal cervical cytology or cervical cytology showing atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US), low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), or atypical glandular cells (AGC), with corresponding colposcopic findings at baseline.

Disqualifiers

Clinically relevant immune-system disorder, autoimmune disease, or current treatment with immunosuppressive medication.

Systemic or local treatment with antibiotics, antifungal agents, or another treatment that may alter the microbiota within 4 weeks before baseline/randomization.

Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding during the 6 months before screening.

Symptomatic vulvovaginal infection.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Papilozumib vaginal gel

    Device

    Papilozumib® is a single-dose vaginal gel administered for 6 months. During the first 3 months, participants apply one vaginal applicator daily for 21 days followed by 7 days without treatment. During the following 3 months, participants apply one applicator on alternate days, excluding menstrual periods.

  • Papilozumib oral supplement

    Dietary supplement

    Papilozumib® oral supplement is provided as capsules containing mushroom extracts, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics. Participants take three capsules daily for 6 months: two capsules while fasting and one capsule before dinner, separated from meals.

Treatment groups

81 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: Papilozumib vaginal gelExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Papilozumib vaginal gel plus oral supplementExperimental treatment 2 interventions
Group C: Usual clinical practice without study treatmentNo intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Exocervical mucosal restoration score at Day 30

Exocervical mucosal restoration will be assessed by colposcopy in participants assigned to Papilozumib® vaginal gel alone. The investigator will score the exocervical mucosa using a 5-point scale: 1, severe ectopia with bleeding; 2, severe or extensive ectopia involving more than 50% from the external cervical opening; 3, moderate ectopia involving 25% to 50%; 4, mild ectopia involving less than 25%; and 5, no ectopia. Higher scores indicate greater exocervical mucosal restoration.

Time frame
Day 30 after treatment initiation
2

Participants with concordant cytology and colposcopy at Day 30

In participants assigned to Papilozumib® vaginal gel alone, the investigator will record whether the cervical cytology result is concordant with the colposcopic finding using a "Yes" or "No" response. The outcome will be reported as the percentage of participants with concordant findings.

Time frame
Day 30 after treatment initiation

Secondary outcomes

1

Exocervical mucosal restoration score at follow-up visits

Exocervical mucosal restoration will be assessed by colposcopy using the 5-point scale: 1, severe ectopia with bleeding; 2, severe or extensive ectopia involving more than 50%; 3, moderate ectopia involving 25% to 50%; 4, mild ectopia involving less than 25%; and 5, no ectopia. Higher scores indicate greater mucosal restoration. The Day 30 assessment applies to the vaginal gel plus oral supplement arm and the usual clinical practice arm. Month 3 and Month 6 assessments apply to all study arms.

Time frame
Day 30 for Arms B and C; Month 3 and Month 6 for all arms
2

Percentage of participants with concordant cytology and colposcopy findings

The investigator will record whether the cervical cytology result is concordant with the colposcopic finding using a Yes or No response. The outcome will be reported as the percentage of participants with concordant findings. The Day 30 assessment applies to Arms B and C, and the Month 3 and Month 6 assessments apply to all arms.

Time frame
Day 30 for Arms B and C; Month 3 and Month 6 for all arms
3

Percentage of participants with normalization of abnormal cervical cytology

Among participants with abnormal cervical cytology at baseline, normalization is defined as a change from atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US), low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), or atypical glandular cells (AGC) to normal cervical cytology, with a concordant colposcopic finding. The reported outcome will be the percentage of participants meeting this combined definition of cytological normalization; colposcopic concordance will not be reported as a separate measurement within this outcome.

Time frame
Day 30, Month 3, and Month 6
4

Percentage of participants with complete Human Papillomavirus Virus clearance

Complete human papillomavirus clearance will be assessed using genotyped polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. Complete clearance is defined as a negative HPV test or disappearance of all HPV genotypes detected at baseline. The reported value will be the percentage of participants meeting the definition of complete HPV clearance.

Time frame
Month 6

Other outcomes

1

Vaginal microbiota community state type

Vaginal microbiota will be assessed by shotgun metagenomic sequencing and classified according to Community State Type (CST). Categories are: CST I, dominated by Lactobacillus crispatus; CST II, dominated by Lactobacillus gasseri; CST III, dominated by Lactobacillus iners; CST IV, characterized by low Lactobacillus abundance and the presence of anaerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms; and CST V, dominated by Lactobacillus jensenii. The distribution of participants across CST categories will be reported at each assessment.

Time frame
Baseline and Month 6
2

Intestinal microbiota Shannon diversity index

Intestinal microbiota will be assessed in stool samples using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Microbial diversity will be summarized using the Shannon diversity index. The Shannon diversity index will be reported at each assessment, with higher values indicating greater microbial diversity.

Time frame
Baseline, Month 3, and Month 6

Sponsors and contacts

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Hifas da Terra S.L.

Lead sponsor

Adknoma Health Research

Collaborator

Eurofins

Collaborator

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