CompletedPhase 2

Evaluation of VGX-3100 and Electroporation Alone or in Combination With Imiquimod for the Treatment of HPV-16 and/or HPV-18 Related Vulvar HSIL (Also Referred as: VIN 2 or VIN 3)

United States33 participantsStarted 2017-08-31

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of an investigational immunotherapy VGX-3100, in combination with a study device, to treat women with vulvar high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) \[vulval intraepithelial neoplasia 2 or 3 (VIN 2 or VIN 3)\] associated with human papilloma virus (HPV) types 16 and/or 18. VGX-3100 is being assessed as an alternative to surgery with the potential to clear the underlying HPV infection. For more information visit our study website at: www.VINresearchstudy.com

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 and above; * Have high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) of the vulva (VIN2 or VIN3) caused by infection with HPV types 16 and/or 18 confirmed at screening visit; Exclusion Criteria: * Biopsy-proven differentiated VIN; * Any previous treatment for vulvar HSIL within 4 weeks prior to screening; * Allergy to imiquimod 5% cream or to an inactive ingredient in imiquimod 5% cream; * Pregnant, breastfeeding or considering becoming pregnant within 6 months following the last dose of investigational product; * Immunosuppression as a result of underlying illness or treatment; * Significant acute or chronic medical illness.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percentage of Participants With No Histologic Evidence of Vulvar HSIL and No Evidence of HPV-16 and/or HPV-18 in Vulvar Tissue Samples

Timeframe: Week 48

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03180684

SponsorInovio Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-07-23

Results submitted2023-07-14

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