Two randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials (Trial 1, NCT03734991 and Trial 2, NCT03987620) with a similar design were conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single day of BREXAFEMME 600 mg (two 150 mg tablets per dose, administered 12 hours apart) for the treatment of VVC. Non-pregnant post-menarchal females with a diagnosis of VVC were eligible. A diagnosis of VVC was defined as (a) minimum composite vulvovaginal signs and symptoms (VSS) score of ≥4 with at least two signs or symptoms having a score of 2 (moderate) or greater; (b) positive microscopic examination with 10% KOH in a vaginal sample revealing yeast forms (hyphae/pseudohyphae) or budding yeasts, and (c) normal vaginal pH (≤4.5). The total composite VSS score was based on the vulvovaginal signs (erythema, edema, excoriation) and vulvovaginal symptoms (itching, burning, or irritation) where each was scored as 0= absent, 1= mild, 2= moderate, or 3= severe. Study visits included the test of cure (TOC, Day 8 to 14) visit and a follow-up (Day 21 to 29) visit. The modified intent to treat (MITT) population included randomized subjects with a baseline culture positive for Candida species who took at least 1 dose of study medication. 

Trial 1 was conducted in the United States. The MITT population consisted of 190 patients treated with BREXAFEMME and 100 patients treated with placebo. The average age was 34 years (range 17-67 years), with 91% less than 50 years. Fifty-four percent (54%) were White and 40% were Black or African American, 26% were of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The average BMI was 30 and 9% had a history of diabetes. The median VSS score at baseline was 9 (range 4-18). The majority (92%) of the subjects were culture-positive with C. albicans. 

Trial 2 was conducted in the United States (39%) and Bulgaria (61%). The MITT population consisted of 189 patients treated with BREXAFEMME and 89 patients treated with placebo. The average age was 34 years (range 18-65 years), with 92% less than 50 years. Eighty-one percent (81%) were White and 19% were Black or African American, 10% were of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The average BMI was 26 and 5% had a history of diabetes. The median VSS score at baseline was 10 (range 4-18). The majority (89%) of the subjects were culture-positive with C. albicans. 

Efficacy was assessed by clinical outcome at the TOC visit. A complete clinical response was defined as the complete resolution of signs and symptoms (VSS score of 0). Additional endpoints included a negative culture for Candida spp. at the TOC visit, and clinical outcome at the follow-up visit. 

Statistically significantly greater percentages of patients experienced a complete clinical response at TOC, negative culture at TOC, and complete clinical response at follow-up with treatment with BREXAFEMME compared to placebo. The results for the clinical and mycological responses are presented in Table 4.

1Absence of signs and symptoms (VSS Score of 0) without need for additional antifungal therapy or topical drug therapy for the treatment of vulvovaginal symptoms at test of cure (TOC) visit. 

2Absence of signs and symptoms (VSS Score of 0) without need for further antifungal treatment or topical drug therapy for the treatment of vulvovaginal symptoms prior to follow-up visit.