Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of the Clinical Effectiveness of a Collagen-ORC Antimicrobial Matrix in Full-Thickness, Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Lead Sponsor:

Ethicon, Inc.

Conditions:

Foot Ulcer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This is a randomized (1:1), prospective, open label, multicenter, comparative study to be examine the effectiveness of Collagen-ORC Antimicrobial matrix, a new wound dressing, on diabetic foot ulcers.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Ambulatory (i.e. walking is the primary method of mobilization. Crutches, walker, walking frame or other ambulation aids are permitted).
  • Diagnosed Type 2 diabetic (i.e. not juvenile onset).
  • Have a DFU on the plantar surface of either foot.
  • Have a DFU of \>4 wks but \<6 months duration.
  • Willing and capable of cooperating to the extent and degree required by the study protocol

Exclusion

  • Be \< 1cm2 or \>10cm2 in area, by planimetry.
  • Demonstrate overt signs of infection.
  • Be located on the dorsal, lateral, or posterior heel area of the foot (Change 2, Amendment 1).
  • Have visible exposed bone or tendon.
  • Have an adjacent thermal injury or wound of an etiology other than diabetes.
  • Be within 5 cm of any other wound, regardless of etiology.
  • Have received enzymatic debriding agents in the past 7 days.
  • Have received topical antibiotic therapy in the past 7 days.
  • Be less than 1 cm2 or exceed 10cm2 in area by planimetry, after debridement.
  • Have exposed bone or tendon, after debridement
  • The study subject MUST NOT:
  • Have received previous treatment for the study ulcer by this Investigator.
  • Have more than 3 full thickness ulcers, in total.
  • Be pregnant or nursing an infant
  • Have a concurrent illness or condition which may interfere with wound healing, such as carcinoma, vasculitis, immune system disorders or connective tissue disorder.
  • Be a known alcohol or drug abuser.
  • Have received systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive or chemotherapeutic agents in the past 30 days.
  • Have received radiotherapy, which includes the lower extremity, at any time.
  • Have a marked Charcot foot or claw foot deformity which would limit the ability of the subject to wear or be compliant with the wearing of the standardized off-loading device used in this study.
  • Have received an investigational drug or device in the past 30 days.
  • Have a known hypersensitivity to bovine collagen, oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) or silver.
  • Be unwilling or unable to be fitted or compliant with the wearing of an ulcer off-loading device.
  • Known to be non-compliant or unlikely to complete the study.
  • Have ABPI \< 0.7, OR, if ABPI \>1.0 and toe pressure \>0.6.
  • Have serum Creatinine \> 3 mg/dL25. have Hgb A1C\>9%

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

December 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00235196

Start Date

July 1 2004

End Date

December 1 2005

Last Update

October 13 2006

Active Locations (3)

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1

Wound Care Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

2

Foot and Ankle Institute of South Florida

South Miami, Florida, United States

3

Penn North Centers for Advanced Wound Care

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States, 16365