Apligraf Versus Standard Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

August 3, 2007 updated by: Organogenesis

A Randomized, Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Compare the Safety and Efficacy of Apligraf Versus Standard Therapy (i.e., Saline Moistened Dressing Regimen) in the Treatment of Diabetic (Primarily Neuropathic) Foot Ulcers

The purpose of this study is to determine the ability of Apligraf to improve the time to and incidence of complete wound closure of diabetic foot ulcers, as compared to diabetic foot ulcers treated with standard therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Detailed Description

Ulceration of the diabetic foot is a result of multiple problems including repetitive stress on a neuropathic or insensate area that is often associated with an underlying bony prominence. By healing diabetic foot ulcers quickly the risks of infection, osteomyelitis (infeciton of the bone) and limb loss can be reduced.

This study will evaluate the ability of Apligraf to heal diabetic foot ulcers that have been present for at least 2 weeks and are between 1 - 16 cm2 in area. Patients will be randomized to either (50:50 chance) treatment with Apligraf or a saline moistened dressing regimen (standard therapy). All patients will receive standard cares for the ulcers which includes debridement, orthotics and off-loading throughout the treatment period.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

82

Phase

  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • diabetic ulcer of primarily neuropathic origin on the plantar region of the forefoot
  • ulcer extending through the dermis but without sinus tract, tendon, capsule or bone exposure
  • ulcer present for at least 2 weeks and measuring 1- 16 cm2
  • diminished sensesation on target extremity/foot
  • ulcer is not infected
  • Type 1 or 2 diabetes with adequate glycemic control
  • Adequate vascular supply to the target extremity

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Charcot foot
  • Non-neuropathic ulcers
  • Skin cancer within or adjacent to the target ulcer
  • Osteomyelitis or an infected ulcer
  • Clinically significant medical condition that would impair wound healing
  • Females who are pregnant
  • Received within 4 weeks of study entry systemic corticosteriods, immunosuppresive agents, radiation therapy or chemotherapy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Time to complete wound healing (full epithelialization with no drainage)
Time Frame: through 12 weeks
through 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Incidence of complete healing
Time Frame: at 12 weeks
at 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Michael E Edmonds, MD, Diabetic Foot Clinic, Kings College Hospital, London UK

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2000

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2002

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2007

Last Verified

August 1, 2007

More Information

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