PRP Injection for Sexual Function

(VIP Trial)

Overseen By Neha Gaddam, MD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute

Approved in 2 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about an injection of platelet rich plasma into the vaginal wall and around the clitoris. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To see if a PRP injection improves sexual satisfaction * To learn the effect of PRP injections on sexual function Participants will get assigned to getting a one time PRP injection or a placebo injection. They will answer questionnaires about their sexual function at their first visit and their followup visit. The investigators will then compare the two groups.

Research Team

Alexis Dieter, MD

Principal Investigator

Medstar Health Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English-speaking women between 18 and 45 years old who are sexually active, either with a partner or through solo activities. They must be able to follow the study's requirements.

Inclusion Criteria

Willingness and ability to comply with the study requirements

I am between 18 and 50 years old.

I am a woman who has started menstruating.

Exclusion Criteria

I have had cancer in my reproductive organs before.

Pregnancy

I have had surgery involving vaginal or midurethral mesh.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Platelet Rich Plasma (Platelet Rich Plasma)
• Saline (Other)

Trial Overview The trial is testing if injecting platelet rich plasma (PRP) into the vaginal wall and around the clitoris can improve sexual satisfaction compared to a placebo saline injection. Participants will receive one injection and answer questionnaires about their sexual function.

Participant Groups

Group I: Platelet Rich Plasma Active Control 1 Intervention

Platelet Rich Plasma Injection

Group II: Saline Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Placebo injection of saline

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Medstar Health Research Institute

Lead Sponsor

Trials

202

Recruited

187,000+

SHE Foundation

Collaborator

Trials

3

Recruited

2,600+

The Patty Brisben Foundation for Women's Sexual Health

Collaborator

Trials

1

Recruited

50+