Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy Study of the Application of Low Level Laser Light to Treat Venous Stasis Ulcers (NCT NCT01376050)

NCT ID: NCT01376050

Last Updated: 2015-12-11

Results Overview

'Complete wound closure' is defined as skin re-epithelialization without drainage or dressing requirements confirmed across a consecutive two-week evaluation period. Efficacy success was defined as a statistically significant greater proportion of venous stasis ulcers in the test procedure group achieving complete wound closure compared with the proportion of venous stasis ulcers in the placebo procedure group achieving complete wound closure.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

24 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 12 Weeks

Results posted on

2015-12-11

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS)
Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS) comprises three 17.5 milliWatts (mW) 635 nanometer (nm) light-emitting diodes. The center diode is fixed at 6 inches above the venous stasis ulcer center and the other 2 diodes rotate about this center fixed diode for 20 minutes. Total dosage delivered to the skin is 2.95 J/cm squared.
Placebo Laser
Placebo Laser has the same appearance and function as the Erchonia MLS but not does emit any therapeutic output.
Overall Study
STARTED
13
11
Overall Study
COMPLETED
13
11
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy Study of the Application of Low Level Laser Light to Treat Venous Stasis Ulcers

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS)
n=13 Participants
Erchonia MLS comprises three 17.5 milliWatts (mW) 635 nanometer (nm) light emitting diodes. The center diode is fixed at 6 inches above the venous stasis ulcer center, and the other 2 diodes rotate about this center fixed diode for 20 minutes. Total dosage delivered to the skin is 2.95 J/cm squared.
Placebo Laser
n=11 Participants
Placebo Laser has the same appearance and application as the Erchonia MLS but does not emit an therapeutic output.
Total
n=24 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
67.92 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.78 • n=5 Participants
65.80 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.17 • n=7 Participants
67.00 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.09 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
France
13 participants
n=5 Participants
11 participants
n=7 Participants
24 participants
n=5 Participants
Ulcer Size
10.13 cm²
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.23 • n=5 Participants
11.30 cm²
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.55 • n=7 Participants
10.53 cm²
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.64 • n=5 Participants
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Degree of Ulcer Pain Rating
44.69 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.93 • n=5 Participants
30.45 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.04 • n=7 Participants
38.17 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.93 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 Weeks

'Complete wound closure' is defined as skin re-epithelialization without drainage or dressing requirements confirmed across a consecutive two-week evaluation period. Efficacy success was defined as a statistically significant greater proportion of venous stasis ulcers in the test procedure group achieving complete wound closure compared with the proportion of venous stasis ulcers in the placebo procedure group achieving complete wound closure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS)
n=13 Participants
Erchonia MLS comprises three 17.5 milliWatts (mW) 635 nanometer (nm) light emitting diodes. The center diode is fixed at 6 inches above the venous stasis ulcer center, and the other 2 diodes rotate about this center fixed diode for 20 minutes. Total dosage delivered to the skin is 2.95 J/cm squared.
Placebo Laser
n=11 Participants
Placebo Laser has the same appearance and application as the Erchonia MLS but does not emit an therapeutic output.
Difference in the Proportion of Venous Stasis Ulcers Attaining Complete Wound Closure Between Treatment Groups
3 participants
2 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 Weeks

The study ulcer was digitally photographed, and the ulcer size/area calculated in centimeters squared (cm²) using the Aranz Medical SilhouetteMobile™ System, a portable handheld computer device with custom camera and software that enables capturing of a wound image at the point of care. The change in ulcer size from baseline to study endpoint (12 weeks) was calculated. A decrease in ulcer size indicates an improvement in the ulcer status and is positive for study success. An increase in ulcer size indicates a worsening of the ulcer status and is negative for study success.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS)
n=13 Participants
Erchonia MLS comprises three 17.5 milliWatts (mW) 635 nanometer (nm) light emitting diodes. The center diode is fixed at 6 inches above the venous stasis ulcer center, and the other 2 diodes rotate about this center fixed diode for 20 minutes. Total dosage delivered to the skin is 2.95 J/cm squared.
Placebo Laser
n=11 Participants
Placebo Laser has the same appearance and application as the Erchonia MLS but does not emit an therapeutic output.
Change in Ulcer Size
-6.26 cm²
Standard Deviation 3.66
-6.72 cm²
Standard Deviation 5.06

Adverse Events

Erchonia ML Scanner (MLS)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo Laser

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Clinical Consultant

Regulatory Insight, Inc.

Phone: 615-712-9743

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place