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Urinary IncontinencePhase 2NCT05510999

The Efficacy of Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts in Healthy Women With Urinary Incontinence

A Phase 2 study testing Water soluble pollen extract fraction, Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction + water soluble pollen extract fraction and Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction in people with Urinary Incontinence, run by Graminex LLC at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effect of Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts in healthy women with urinary incontinence. The change in severity of urinary incontinence between baseline and 24 weeks will be assessed by an International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 75 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Urinary Incontinence
What is being tested?
Water soluble pollen extract fraction, Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction + water soluble pollen extract fraction and Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
190 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
17 Jun 2019to 26 Oct 2021
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 75 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Females between the ages of 40-75 inclusive.
  • BMI 18.5 kg/m2 - 34.9 kg/m2 inclusive.
  • Involuntary loss of urine (incontinence) persisting for at least 1 month as determined by a score ≥ 5 on the ICIQ-SF questionnaire at the screening visit.
  • Female participant is not of child-bearing potential, defined as females who have undergone a sterilization procedure (e.g. hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation) or have been post-menopausal (natural or surgically) for at least 1 year prior to screening.
  • Or,
  • Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative baseline urine pregnancy test and agree to use a medically approved method of birth control for the duration of the study. All hormonal birth control must have been in use for a minimum of three months. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
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  • Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System)
  • Double-barrier method
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Non-heterosexual lifestyle or agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
  • Vasectomy of partner at least 6 months prior to screening
  • Agree to keep lifestyle habits consistent (dietary habits and physical activity patterns) for the duration of the trial.
  • Willing to maintain current caffeine intake. Individuals with excessive habitual caffeine intake (>3 cups coffee or >4 cups caffeinated tea per day or >2 energy drinks) will be required to reduce consumption for 2 weeks prior to baseline.
  • Healthy as determined by laboratory results, medical history, and physical exam.
  • Has given voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial.
  • Allergy or sensitivity to test product ingredients.
  • Treatment (ie. pessary) or surgery (ie. sling, mesh) for urinary incontinence from a continence specialist (ie. urologist, urogynecologist, gynecologist) within the past 5 years.
  • Treatment for overactive or neurogenic bladder in previous 3 months (ie. neuromodulation, botox).
  • Initiation of pelvic floor therapy in the previous 3 months.
  • Current utilization of a catheter for urination.
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  • Current urinary tract infection (UTI, confirmed by laboratory analysis), verbal confirmation of infection in previous 3 months or history of recurrent UTIs.
  • Women who are currently taking medications for urinary incontinence/overactive bladder (see Section 6.3.1).
  • Irregular menstrual periods within the previous 6 months (less than 21 or greater than 33 days between cycles).
  • Women who are within 1-year postpartum.
  • Genital malformation (i.e. Vaginal fistula) or vaginal and/or vulvar disorder (i.e. vulvovaginal atrophy).
  • Women on hormone replacement therapy (oral or topical), unless on a stable dose for ≥6 months.
  • Metal implants that may affect the DXA scan results will be assessed on case-by-case basis by the QI.
  • Current, chronic constipation reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the QI.
  • Current or history of diabetes.
  • Current or history of bladder tumour.
  • Current sexually transmitted infection (confirmed by laboratory analysis), or verbal confirmation of infection in previous 3 months.
  • Current or history of liver, kidney or heart disease.
  • Current or pre-existing unstable thyroid condition. Treatment on a stable dose of medication for over one year will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the QI .
  • Current or history of bleeding disorders.
  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory results at screening.
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol equivalent to >2 alcoholic drinks/day (average).
  • Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 6 months.
  • Individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or who are unable to give informed consent.
  • Any autoimmune disease or immune-compromised (i.e. HIV positive, use of anti-rejection medication, rheumatoid arthritis, Hepatitis B/C positive).
  • Participation in other clinical research trials one month prior to or during enrollment will be assessed case-by-case by the QI.
  • Any other condition, that, in the opinion of the QI, may adversely affect the participant's ability to provide written informed consent and complete the study or its measures, or pose significant risk to the participant.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • KGK Science Inc.

    London, Ontario, N6A 5R8

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Study to Investigate the Efficacy of Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts in Healthy Women With Urinary Incontinence.

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effect of Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts in healthy women with urinary incontinence. The change in severity of urinary incontinence between baseline and 24 weeks will be assessed by an International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), and compared between the investigational product and placebo groups. Additionally, the safety and tolerability of Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts, as compared to placebo, will be measured by the occurrence of and/or changes in treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs).

Being tested
Placebo, Water soluble pollen extract fraction, Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction + water soluble pollen extract fraction, Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction, Water soluble pollen extract fraction + cranberry powder
Keywords
Safety and efficacy, Urinary incontinence, Urinary leakage
Medical subject headings
Urinary Incontinence

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PlaceboOther

    One capsule of placebo will be taken twice daily for 24 weeks.

  • Water soluble pollen extract fractionDietary supplement

    Each capsule contains 180 mg of water soluble pollen extract fraction. One capsule will be taken twice daily (360 mg/day) for 24 weeks.

  • Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction + water soluble pollen extract fractionDietary supplement

    Each capsule contains a combination of 9 mg of lipid soluble pollen extract fraction and 180 mg of water soluble pollen extract fraction. One capsule will be taken twice daily (18 mg/day and 360 mg/day, respectively) for 24 weeks.

  • Lipid soluble pollen extract fractionDietary supplement

    Each capsule contains 9 mg of lipid soluble pollen extract fraction. One capsule of will be taken twice daily (18 mg/day) for 24 weeks.

  • Water soluble pollen extract fraction + cranberry powderDietary supplement

    Each capsule contains a combination of 42 mg of water soluble pollen extract and 125 mg of cranberry powder. One capsule will be taken twice daily (84 mg/day and 250 mg/day, respectively) for 24 weeks.

Study groups in NCT05510999
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants will be instructed to take one (1) capsule twice daily before breakfast and dinner with a glass of water for 24 weeks beginning on the Day 1, the day after their baseline visit. If a dose is missed participants are instructed to take the missed dose with the next scheduled dose. Participants will be advised not to exceed 3 capsules daily.
Receives: Other: Placebo
Water soluble pollen extract fractionExperimentalThe experimental product contains 180mg (360mg/day) of water soluble pollen extract fraction. Participants will be instructed to take one (1) capsule twice daily before breakfast and dinner with a glass of water for 24 weeks beginning on the Day 1, the day after their baseline visit. If a dose is missed participants are instructed to take the missed dose with the next scheduled dose. Participants will be advised not to exceed 3 capsules daily.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Water soluble pollen extract fraction
Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction + water soluble pollen extract fractionExperimentalThe experimental product is a combination of 9 mg lipid soluble pollen extract fraction (18mg/day) and 180 mg water soluble pollen extract fraction (360mg/day). Participants will be instructed to take one (1) capsule twice daily before breakfast and dinner with a glass of water for 24 weeks beginning on the Day 1, the day after their baseline visit. If a dose is missed participants are instructed to take the missed dose with the next scheduled dose. Participants will be advised not to exceed 3 capsules daily.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction + water soluble pollen extract fraction
Lipid soluble pollen extract fractionExperimentalThe experimental product contains 9mg (18mg/day) of lipid soluble pollen extract fraction. Participants will be instructed to take one (1) capsule twice daily before breakfast and dinner with a glass of water for 24 weeks beginning on the Day 1, the day after their baseline visit. If a dose is missed participants are instructed to take the missed dose with the next scheduled dose. Participants will be advised not to exceed 3 capsules daily.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction
Water soluble pollen extract fraction + cranberry powderExperimentalThe experimental product is a combination of 42 mg water soluble pollen extract fraction (84 mg/day) and 125 mg cranberry powder (250 mg/day). Participants will be instructed to take one (1) capsule twice daily before breakfast and dinner with a glass of water for 24 weeks beginning on the Day 1, the day after their baseline visit. If a dose is missed participants are instructed to take the missed dose with the next scheduled dose. Participants will be advised not to exceed 3 capsules daily.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Water soluble pollen extract fraction + cranberry powder

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The change in severity of urinary incontinence between baseline and 24 weeks.

    The change in severity of urinary incontinence between baseline and 24 weeks as assessed by the ICIQ-SF will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline and 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (29)
  1. The change in severity of urinary incontinence between baseline and week 6, 12, and 18.

    The change in severity of urinary incontinence between baseline and week 6, 12, and 18 as assessed by the ICIQ-SF will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18

  2. The change in frequency of urinary incontinence between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in frequency of urinary incontinence between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by void diary will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  3. The change in daily urinary leakage volume between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in daily urinary leakage volume between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by 24-hour pad weight will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  4. The change in stress-induced urinary leakage volume between baseline and week 24.

    The change in stress-induced urinary leakage volume between baseline and week 24 as assessed by pad weight following a provocative maneuvers challenge will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 24

  5. The change in frequency of nocturia between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in frequency of nocturia between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by void diary will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  6. The change in frequency of daytime urination between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in frequency of daytime urination between baseline and week 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by void diary will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  7. The change in bone density between baseline and week 24.

    The change in frequency of bone density between baseline and week 24 as assessed by DXA scan will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 24

  8. The change in incontinence-related quality of life between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in incontinence-related quality of life between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by I-QoL will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  9. The change in degree of bother between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in degree of bother between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by OAB-q will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  10. The change in sleep quality between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in sleep quality between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by Sleep Index will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  11. The change in Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (LUTSS) between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24.

    The change in Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (LUTSS) between baseline and weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24 as assessed by the LUTSS Questionnaire will be compared between groups assigned to the Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts and placebo.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  12. The incidence of pre-emergent and post-emergent adverse events during a 24-week supplementation period.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  13. Vital sign measurements (blood pressure; BP) during a 24-week supplementation period.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  14. Vital sign measurements (heart rate; HR) during a 24-week supplementation period.

    Measured: baseline, week 6, week 12, week 18, week 24

  15. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) measurement following a 24-week supplementation.

    Clinical chemistry (including aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  16. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) measurement following a 24-week supplementation.

    Clinical chemistry (including alanine aminotransferase (ALT)) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  17. Bilirubin measurement following a 24-week supplementation.

    Clinical chemistry (including bilirubin) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  18. Creatinine measurement following a 24-week supplementation.

    Clinical chemistry (including creatinine) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  19. Measurement of electrolytes following a 24-week supplementation.

    Clinical chemistry (including electrolytes (Na, K, Cl,)) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  20. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) measurements following a 24-week supplementation.

    Clinical chemistry (including estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  21. White blood cell measurements following a 24-week supplementation.

    Hematology measurements (including white blood cell count with differential (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  22. Red blood cell measurements following a 24-week supplementation.

    Hematology measurements (including red blood cell count) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  23. Hemoglobin measurements following a 24-week supplementation.

    Hematology measurements (including hemoglobin) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  24. Hematocrit measurements following a 24-week supplementation.

    Hematology measurements (including hematocrit) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  25. Platelet count measurements following a 24-week supplementation.

    Hematology measurements (including platelet count) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  26. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin following a 24-week supplementation.

    Red blood cell indices (including mean corpuscular hemoglobin) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  27. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration following a 24-week supplementation.

    Red blood cell indices (including mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  28. Mean corpuscular volume following a 24-week supplementation.

    Red blood cell indices (including mean corpuscular volume) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

  29. Red cell distribution width following a 24-week supplementation.

    Red blood cell indices (including red cell distribution width) will be measured in blood from study participants at 24 weeks.

    Measured: 24 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Aug 2022
  2. Study start17 Jun 2019
  3. Primary completion26 Oct 2021
  4. Study completion26 Oct 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
190 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05510999
Sponsor's protocol ID
19GUHG
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
18 Aug 2022
Last updated
22 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Water soluble pollen extract fraction, Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction + water soluble pollen extract fraction and Lipid soluble pollen extract fraction in people with Urinary Incontinence, run by Graminex LLC at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 15 inclusion and 27 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Aug 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The change in severity of urinary incontinence between baseline and 24 weeks. (time frame: baseline and 24 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Aug 2022.

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