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Study identifier: NCT07257029 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Topical Ketotifen 0.25% for Secondary Vestibulodynia

Condition: Provoked Vestibulodynia · Secondary Provoked Vestibulodynia · Vulvodynia  ·  Sponsor: Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders

PhasePhase 2
Planned participants54
Who can joinFemale, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This is a Phase 2, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of topical ketotifen fumarate 0.25% cream in adult women with secondary provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). Secondary PVD is a chronic vulvar pain condition characterized by burning or sharp pain with vaginal penetration (e.g., intercourse, tampon use) and touch of the vulvar vestibule, often following recurrent infections or topical irritant exposures. Preclinical studies suggest that ketotifen, a mast-cell stabilizer and histamine H1 antagonist, may reduce neuroinflammation and abnormal nerve growth in the vulvar vestibule, offering a mechanism-based, non-surgical treatment option. Approximately 54 women aged 18 years and older who meet ISSVD/ISSWSH/IPPS criteria for secondary PVD without vulvovaginal atrophy will be enrolled. After a 1-week screening period, all participants will complete a 2-week single-blind placebo run-in; those with a strong placebo response or intolerance to vehicle cream will not be randomized. Eligible participants will then be randomized 1:1 to receive ketotifen fumarate 0.25% cream or matching placebo cream applied twice daily to the vulvar vestibule for 12 weeks. The primary outcome is change from baseline to Week 15 in pain intensity with the baseline dilator maximum tested size (DMTS), measured on an 11-point numeric rating scale. Secondary outcomes include changes in Vulvodynia Experience Questionnaire (VEQ) scores, vestibular pa…

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Talk to the study team

Andrew T Goldstein, MD  ·  410-279-0209  ·  obstetrics@yahoo.com

Kate L Tolleson, MS  ·  903-424-1410  ·  kate@vulvodynia.com

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Locations (3)

The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders - Washington, DCWashington D.C., District of Columbia, United StatesRecruiting
The Center for Vulvovaginal DisordersTampa, Florida, United StatesRecruiting
The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders - New YorkNew York, New York, United StatesRecruiting

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