A Comparison of the dermaPACE® (Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression) Device in Conjunction With Standard of Care Versus Standard of Care Alone in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Last updated: March 4, 2014
Sponsor: SANUWAVE, Inc.
Overall Status: Trial Status Unknown

Phase

3

Condition

Ulcers

Diabetes And Hypertension

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01824407
SAN12-DERM02
  • Ages > 22
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The Sponsor of this study, SANUWAVE, Inc., has developed an investigational device known as the dermaPACE® (Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression) device for the possible treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. This device generates acoustic (sound) pressure waves designed to act on the cells in your body to generate proteins that may lead to wound closure. The dermaPACE® device has not been approved for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers; therefore its use in this study is investigational.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the ability of the dermaPACE® device to help diabetic foot ulcers heal more quickly. The active study device, the dermaPACE®, will be compared to an inactive look-alike device (called a "Sham") in this study. The sham device will not provide any treatment to your diabetic foot ulcer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Is >=22 years of age at Visit 1;

  2. If female of child-bearing potential, both of the following must be met at Visit 1:

  • Practices one of the following methods of contraception and continues through theduration of the study: hormonal contraceptives, IUD, spermicide and barrier orimplantable device, and

  • Has a negative urine qualitative beta-HCG pregnancy test;

  1. If female and post-menopausal one of the following must be met at Visit 1:
  • Has had a complete hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy or tuballigation or otherwise be incapable of pregnancy, or

  • Is postmenopausal for at least one year;

  1. Has at least one DFU that is located in the ankle area or below that has persisted aminimum of 30 days prior to Visit 1.

  2. Has Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus with a HbA1c <= 11% at Visit 1;

  3. Is capable of wound care at home;

  4. Has a target ulcer >= 1.0 cm2 and <= 16 cm2 at Visits 1 and 2;

  5. Has a target ulcer that is Grade 1 or 2, Stage A according to the University of TexasDiabetic Wound Classification system, at Visits 1 and 2

  6. In the leg with the target ulcer has an ABI >= 0.70 and <= 1.20 OR if the ABI is >1.20has a toe pressure >50 mmHg OR tcpO2 > 40 mmHg at Visit 1;

  7. Subject agrees, or if applicable, the subject's legal representative agrees that thesubject can participate in the study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Is currently pregnant or plans to become pregnant during the study;

  2. Is nursing or actively lactating;

  3. Is morbidly obese (Body Mass Index >= 40) at Visit 1;

  4. Has clinically significant renal disease defined as having an estimated creatinineclearance of <=40mL/min at Visit 1;

  5. Has osteomyelitis in the foot or ankle on which the target ulcer is located at Visit 1or 2;

  6. Has evidence of a prior ulcer in the same area as the target ulcer;

  7. Has a target ulcer that has decreased in volume by 50% or more at Visit 2 as comparedto the volume at Visit 1;

  8. Has multiple foot ulcers that are connected by fistulas or has an ulcer(s) that arewithin 5 cm of the target ulcer at Visit 1 or 2;

  9. Has a target ulcer that tunnels into wound tracks which cannot be fully visualizedfrom the wound surface at Visit 1 or 2;

  10. Has active cellulitis either at the site of, or in the surrounding area of, the targetulcer at Visit 1 or 2;

  11. Has a target ulcer that has visually purulent exudates or that has malodorous exudateson examination at Visit 1 or 2;

  12. Has PVD, per Doppler Ultrasound, requiring vascular surgery intervention at Visit 1 or 2;

  13. Requires use of off-loading Diabetic Walker device for the foot intended for studyapplication for a reason other than for a target ulcer on the plantar surface of thefoot at Visit 1 or 2;

  14. Has had a lower extremity revascularization procedure within eight weeks of Visit 1;

  15. Has active Charcot foot at Visit 1 or 2;

  16. Has had a surgical procedure to correct biomechanical abnormities within eight weeksof Visit 1;

  17. Has had a deep vein thrombosis within six months of Visit 1;

  18. Has clinical evidence of lymphedema at Visit 1;

  19. Has had chemotherapy within 60 days of Visit 1;

  20. Has a life expectancy <=2 years;

  21. Has previously participated in a dermaPACE diabetic foot ulcer study;

  22. Has had treatment of the target ulcer with growth factors, prostaglandin therapy,negative pressure or vasodilator therapy within two weeks of Visit 1;

  23. Is receiving >=10 mg/day of steroid therapy;

  24. Has sickle cell anemia;

  25. Has a known immunodeficiency disorder to include, but not be limited to: AIDS, HIV,etc.

  26. Has received radiation treatment within 120 days of Visit 1;

  27. Has received treatment with immunosuppressants within sixty days of Visit 1;

  28. Has received treatment with biologically active cellular products on the target ulcer,e.g. Apligraf®, Dermagraft®, etc. within sixty days of Visit 1;

  29. Has received treatment with acellular (collagen-based) products on the target ulcer,e.g. Alloderm®, Integra®, etc. within 30 days of Visit 1;

  30. Has a current history of substance abuse (current is defined as within 120 days ofVisit 1);

  31. Has a history of major systemic infections requiring hospitalization within threemonths of Visit 1 ;

  32. Has a current malignancy or a history of malignancy within five years, of Visit 1except for basal cell carcinoma that has been treated with local excision and is nolonger present;

  33. Has a physical or mental disability or geographical concerns that would inhibitcompliance with required study visits;

  34. Is planning to undergo an exclusionary treatment or procedure during the study; or

  35. Has participated in another investigation within 30 days of Visit 1

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Study Start date:
March 01, 2013
Estimated Completion Date:

Connect with a study center

  • The Mayer Institute

    Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2R3
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Associated Foot and Ankle Specialists

    Phoenix, Arizona 85015
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System

    Tucson, Arizona 85723
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • WCCT Global, Inc.

    Costa Mesa, California 92626
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Long Beach VA Healthcare System

    Long Beach, California 90822
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Foot and Ankle Clinic

    Los Angeles, California 90010
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Alameda County Medical Center - Highlands Campus

    Oakland, California 94602
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Lucius J. Hill DPM

    San Bernardino, California 92404
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • St. Joseph's Medical Associates, Inc.

    Stockton, California 95204
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Paul and Margaret Brand Research Center at Barry University

    Hialeah, Florida 33013
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • The Research Center

    Hialeah, Florida 33016
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Advanced Research Institute of Miami

    Homestead, Florida 33035
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • River City Clinical Research

    Jacksonville, Florida 32207
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Advanced Pharma CR

    Miami, Florida 33137
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • St. Paul Medical Research

    Miami, Florida 33126
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Northwestern University, Div of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts 02215
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Foot Healthcare Associates

    Southfield, Michigan 48076
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Calvary Hospital - Center for Curative and Palliative Wound CarE

    Bronx, New York 10461
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center

    New York, New York 10025
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Moore Foot and Ankle Specialists

    Asheville, North Carolina 28806
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Wound Center - ACMH

    Kittaning, Pennsylvania 16201
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Podiatric Medical Partners of Texas

    Dallas, Texas 75224
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas 75390
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Private Practice

    San Antonio, Texas 78212
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Foot and Ankle Associates of SW Virginia

    Roanoke, Virginia 24016
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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