Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF) for the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus Atrophicus of the Vulva

Fundación Eduardo Anitua

Overview

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic dermatosis of the skin and semimucous membranes, characterized by the presence of well-defined atrophic white papules or plaques, which appear mainly on the skin of the anogenital region of both sexes, and less frequently on the skin of the trunk. , mainly affecting postmenopausal women. There is no absolutely effective treatment. Only potent topical corticosteroids control symptoms and improve outcomes, although prolonged use can increase skin atrophy. In severe vulvar lesions, 0.05% clobetasol propionate is indicated, followed by a less potent topical corticosteroid. Relapses often occur if treatment is discontinued altogether, but respond well to reintroduction of treatment. Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF®) is a mixture of autologous proteins, prepared from a certain volume of platelet-rich plasma obtained from a small volume of blood, which does not contain leukocytes. To date, there have been no studies evaluating PRGF® treatment in vulvar lichen sclerosus. However, there are several publications that assess the efficacy of PRPs as a treatment for vulvar lichen sclerosus. This clinical study has been designed with the aim of evaluating the efficacy of PRGF® in reducing the main symptoms of vaginal lichen sclerosus atrophicus.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Lichen Sclerosus of Vulva

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 years * Woman with symptoms associated with LEA confirmed by histological study * Being 1 month without prior treatment in the affected area as a washing period * Availability of observation during the treatment period * Signature of the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute somatic disease * Infection in the intervention area or active systemic infection * History of cancerous or precancerous lesions in the intervention area * In active treatment with other local treatments in the intervention area * Under active treatment with immunosuppressants and/or anticoagulants * History of allergies to blood derivatives * Previous diagnosis of coagulopathies * Regular and continuous treatment with NSAIDs * Positive markers for HCV, AfHBs, HIV-I/II or PT * Pregnancy or women of childbearing age not taking contraceptive measures * Lactating women * Treatment with monoclonal antibodies * Liver failure * Any inability to participate in the study

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Evolution of quality of life measured by Skindex-29 index

Quality of life in patients with cutaneous disease (Skindex-29 index). Values from 0 to 116. Lower scores mean a better outcome

Time frame: 6 months

Evolution of quality of life measured by Skindex-29 index

Quality of life in patients with cutaneous disease (Skindex-29 index). Values from 0 to 116. Lower scores mean a better outcome

Time frame: 8 months

Secondary Outcomes

Evolution of quality of life measured by Skindex-29 index

Quality of life in patients with cutaneous disease (Skindex-29 index). Values from 0 to 116. Lower scores mean a better outcome

Time frame: 1 and 3 months

Evolution of response to treatment at 1, 3, 6 and 8 months through the clinical scale of vulvar lichen sclerosus (CSS)

Values: from 0 to 40. Lower scores mean a better outcome.