Diabetes MellitusNCT02883751
Phototherapy in DM Amputation Ulcers.
A study testing LED in people with Diabetes Mellitus and Amputation Stumps, run by University of Nove de Julho at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem and it is estimated that 300 million individuals will be affected by the year 2030. Non-diabetic ulcers are one of the most frequent complications of this disease and, if untreated, can lead to the amputation of lower limbs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetes Mellitus, Amputation Stumps, Diabetic Foot
- What is being tested?
- LED
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- Jan 2017to Dec 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- age 18 years or older;
- type 2 diabetes;
- either gender;
- adequate cognitive capacity to maintain the foot without load or pressure as much as possible based on the location of the ulcer;
- under care at the vascular surgery outpatient clinic of the Mandaqui Hospital Complex between January 2017 and december 2018, having undergone partial minor amputation at the same hospital (toes, foot, disarticulation at the metatarsal-phalangeal or transmetatarsal joint).
Who cannot join
- presence of infected ulcers;
- under surveillance for cancer or having undergone anti-neoplasm treatment in previous three months;
- currently pregnant or nursing;
- uncontrolled diabetes;
- Neuropathic arthropathy;
- participation in other concomitant clinical trial.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Phototherapy on the Healing of Ulcers Following Minor Lower Extermity Amputations in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus - Protocol for a Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind, Clinical Trial
Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem and it is estimated that 300 million individuals will be affected by the year 2030. Non-diabetic ulcers are one of the most frequent complications of this disease and, if untreated, can lead to the amputation of lower limbs. Thus, there has been growing interest in the use of light emitting diode (LED) devices to accelerate the tissue repair process and lower the cost of ulcer treatment in this population. The Mandaqui hospital complex is a general, tertiary, teaching hospital that is a reference center for revascularization surgery and endovascular treatment in Brazil. The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the action of LED therapy on the complete healing of ulcers following minor amputations in patients with Diabetes mellitus. Methods: A single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial with two parallel groups will be conducted following the criteria of the CONSORT Statement. The project will be registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov. The sample will be composed of 40 patients with a diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus in follow up at the vascular clinic of Mandaqui hospital complex who meet the inclusion criteria. The control group (n = 20) will receive traditional rayon bandages with essential fatty acids and secondary coverage with gauze, which will be changed on a weekly basis. The treatment group (n = 20) will be submitted to LED therapy (635 nm; 4 J/cm2; 10 minutes) with weekly applications and the ulcers will also receive the traditional bandage treatment described above. The patients will be followed up until the complete closure of the ulcer, which will be the primary outcome. The ulcers will be examined on a weekly basis by a researcher with no awareness regarding the allocation of the individuals to the different groups and will assess, signs of infection, edema, redness, heat and the presence of gangrene. Photographs of the ulcers will also be taken for the subsequent determination of the area. Another researcher with no knowledge regarding the allocation of the participants will measure the surface of the ulcers with the aid of the ImageJ software program. The data will be submitted to appropriate statistical analyses. After closure of the ulcers, the patients will be followed up for a period of six months.
Read the detailed description
Justification Various studies have demonstrated that phototherapy (laser or LED) is effective at enhancing skin wounds. The biological effects of both forms are similar and related to an increase in fibroblasts, the stimulation of angiogenesis, an increase in collagen synthesis, the formulation of granulation tissue and a reduction in inflammatory cells. Moreover, both forms of phototherapy increase the healed area in a shorter period of time, with LED demonstrating a late-onset effect on the healing process. In patients with partial foot amputation, this time is crucial for the fitting of the prosthetic and, consequently, the beginning of physical therapy and early locomotion. Diminishing the treatment time, with the patient observing a gradual progression in the healing process and experiencing a consequent increase in quality of life, could be a transforming factor to avoid the recurrence of ulcers and avoid further amputations.
Hypothesis
Alternative hypothesis: LED therapy is effective at potentiating the complete closure of ulcers in a shorter time following minor amputations in individuals with Diabetes mellitus.
Hull hypothesis: LED therapy is not effective at potentiating the complete closure of ulcers in a shorter time following minor amputations in individuals with Diabetes mellitus.
Methods A single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial with two parallel groups will be conducted in accordance with the criteria contained in the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT statement).
The sample will be composed of patients diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus in medical follow up at the vascular outpatient clinic of the Mandaqui Hospital Complex of São Paulo. Twenty patients will be analyzed in each group, as this is the estimate of surgical treatment for each vascular surgeon in a one-year period at the Mandaqui Hospital Complex.
Randomization and formation of groups Patient allocation will be performed by a researcher with no contact with the patients or main researchers. Randomization will be conducted in blocks of four for the balanced distribution of the experimental groups. For such, a lottery of 40 numbers will be conducted using a free program available at http://www.randomization.com, version from March 29, 2013.
Opaque envelopes will be identified with sequential numbers. A piece of paper containing information on the corresponding group determined through the randomization process (control or LED) will be placed into each envelope. The envelopes will remain sealed in numeric order in a secure location until the time of the treatments of the post-amputation ulcers. The researcher in charge of the randomization process and preparation of the envelopes will not be involved in any other aspect of the study.
Immediately following surgery, the main researcher, who will be in the surgical ward, will open an envelope without altering the numeric sequence and will perform the procedure indicated (active LED + bandaging or placebo LED + bandaging). The 40 patients will be allocated to the experimental and control groups in an equal fashion.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Amputation Stumps, Diabetic Foot
- Being tested
- LED, Control group
- Keywords
- diabetes mellitus, amputation stumps, diabetic foot, phototherapy, clinical trial
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Foot
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
LEDRadiation
Also called Photobiomodulation with light emmiting diode (LED)
A device with 36, rectangular, red LEDs, registered with the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA authorization nº 8.04554.6), λ = (650 ± 20) nm, with an output power of 324 mW and an output area of 2.54 cm2 (Cosmedical, Brazil), will be enveloped with sterile, disposable, plastic wrap (transparent in the red wavelength) to permit contact with the skin for ten minutes during each session. The plastic wrap will be changed after each use. The amount of energy delivered will be 194.4 J.
Control groupProcedure or surgery
Conventional ulcer treatment with rayon® (Polar Fix, Polar Fix, Mauá, SP, Brazil) and essential fatty acids (Dersani®, Saniplan, Daudt, São Paulo, SP, Brazil) (composition: decanoic acid, caprylic acid, hexanoic acid, lauric acid, linoleic acid, lecithin, retinyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate and alpha-tocopheryl).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Active comparator | Control group - gold standard: Conventional ulcer treatment with Rayon® and essential fatty acids (Dersani®). Cleaning of the surgical wound will be performed with saline solution. The wound will then be covered with a sterile polyethylene film, over which the LED plate will be positioned for placebo treatment (emission of sound, but with the device switched off). After 10 minutes, the LED plate and polyethylene film will be removed and the surgical wound will be covered with rayon moistened with essential fatty acids (following the standard protocol of the hospital), followed by the application of gauze and finalization with a crepe bandage. Receives: Procedure: Control group |
| LED group | Experimental | LED group: Cleaning of the surgical wound will be performed with saline solution and the wound will be covered with a sterile polyethylene film, over which the LED plate will be positioned for active treatment with the device switched on. After 10 minutes, the LED plate and polyethylene film will be removed and the surgical wound will be covered with rayon moistened with essential fatty acids (following the standard protocol of the hospital), followed by the application of gauze and finalization with a crepe bandage. Receives: Radiation: LED |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Wound closure
The primary outcome will be the complete closure of the ulcer, which is defined as 100% epithelialization of the operated surface with no exudate, draining or need for bandages.
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
Time for closure
time (in days) needed for complete ulcer closure.
Measured: up to 6 months
Ulcer closure rate
On a weekly basis, the surgical wounds will be photographed with a digital camera (Canon Powershot S5 IS semi-professional, manual mode) on the upper and lower portions of the foot always at the same distance and with a millimeter scale on the left side for reading by the software program. The area of the ulcers will subsequently be measured with the aid of the ImageJ program (free software, NIH, Maryland, USA) and a software program developed by the research group for this purpose (Deana et al., 2013).
Measured: up to 6 months
Cost-benefit ratio of ulcer treatment following minor amputations
The cost-benefit analysis will involve the determination of expenditures on materials, equipment, labor and transportation costs calculated as a function of treatment time.
Measured: up to 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Aug 2016 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2017 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2018 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2020 (estimated)
Why it stopped: The PI is no longer working at UniNove
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Diabetes MellitusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Daniela de Fátima Teixeira da Silva, Monica Ribeiro Ventura
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Cristiane Miranda Franca, University of Nove de Julho
- Investigators
- Cristiane M Franca, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Nove de Julho
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02883751
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1.464.664
- Status last verified
- Mar 2020
- First submitted
- 25 Aug 2016
- Last updated
- 25 Mar 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Tchanque-Fossuo CN, Ho D, Dahle SE, Koo E, Li CS, Isseroff RR, Jagdeo J. A systematic review of low-level light therapy for treatment of diabetic foot ulcer. Wound Repair Regen. 2016 Mar;24(2):418-26. doi: 10.1111/wrr.12399. Epub 2016 Mar 2.
PubMed 26748691Game FL, Apelqvist J, Attinger C, Hartemann A, Hinchliffe RJ, Londahl M, Price PE, Jeffcoate WJ; International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot. Effectiveness of interventions to enhance healing of chronic ulcers of the foot in diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2016 Jan;32 Suppl 1:154-68. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2707.
PubMed 26344936Tchanque-Fossuo CN, Ho D, Dahle SE, Koo E, Isseroff RR, Jagdeo J. Low-level Light Therapy for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Review of Clinical Experiences. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016 Jul 1;15(7):843-8.
PubMed 27391634Nteleki B, Abrahamse H, Houreld NN. Conventional podiatric intervention and phototherapy in the treatment of diabetic ulcers. Semin Vasc Surg. 2015 Sep-Dec;28(3-4):172-83. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2016.02.001. Epub 2016 Feb 18.
PubMed 27113284Cg SK, Maiya AG, Hande HM, Vidyasagar S, Rao K, Rajagopal KV. Efficacy of low level laser therapy on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Laser Ther. 2015 Oct 2;24(3):195-200. doi: 10.5978/islsm.15-OR-12.
PubMed 26557734Tardivo JP, Baptista MS, Correa JA, Adami F, Pinhal MA. Development of the Tardivo Algorithm to Predict Amputation Risk of Diabetic Foot. PLoS One. 2015 Aug 17;10(8):e0135707. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135707. eCollection 2015.
PubMed 26281044
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Mar 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Phototherapy on the Healing of Ulcers Following Minor Lower Extermity Amputations in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus - Protocol for a Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind, Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02883751
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1.464.664
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Amputation Stumps, Diabetic Foot
- Keywords
- diabetes mellitus, amputation stumps, diabetic foot, phototherapy, clinical trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: The PI is no longer working at UniNove
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nove de JulhoUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Daniela de Fátima Teixeira da Silva, Monica Ribeiro Ventura
- Study start
- Jan 2017 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2018 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2020 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Aug 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem and it is estimated that 300 million individuals will be affected by the year 2030. Non-diabetic ulcers are one of the most frequent complications of this disease and, if untreated, can lead to the amputation of lower limbs. Thus, there has been growing interest in the use of light emitting diode (LED) devices to accelerate the tissue repair process and lower the cost of ulcer treatment in this population. The Mandaqui hospital complex is a general, tertiary, teaching hospital that is a reference center for revascularization surgery and endovascular treatment in Brazil. The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the action of LED therapy on the complete healing of ulcers following minor amputations in patients with Diabetes mellitus. Methods: A single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial with two parallel groups will be conducted following the criteria of the CONSORT Statement. The project will be registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov. The sample will be composed of 40 patients with a diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus in follow up at the vascular clinic of Mandaqui hospital complex who meet the inclusion criteria. The control group (n = 20) will receive traditional rayon bandages with essential fatty acids and secondary coverage with gauze, which will be changed on a weekly basis. The treatment group (n = 20) will be submitted to LED therapy (635 nm; 4 J/cm2; 10 minutes) with weekly applications and the ulcers will also receive the traditional bandage treatment described above. The patients will be followed up until the complete closure of the ulcer, which will be the primary outcome. The ulcers will be examined on a weekly basis by a researcher with no awareness regarding the allocation of the individuals to the different groups and will assess, signs of infection, edema, redness, heat and the presence of gangrene. Photographs of the ulcers will also be taken for the subsequent determination of the area. Another researcher with no knowledge regarding the allocation of the participants will measure the surface of the ulcers with the aid of the ImageJ software program. The data will be submitted to appropriate statistical analyses. After closure of the ulcers, the patients will be followed up for a period of six months.
Detailed description
Justification Various studies have demonstrated that phototherapy (laser or LED) is effective at enhancing skin wounds. The biological effects of both forms are similar and related to an increase in fibroblasts, the stimulation of angiogenesis, an increase in collagen synthesis, the formulation of granulation tissue and a reduction in inflammatory cells. Moreover, both forms of phototherapy increase the healed area in a shorter period of time, with LED demonstrating a late-onset effect on the healing process. In patients with partial foot amputation, this time is crucial for the fitting of the prosthetic and, consequently, the beginning of physical therapy and early locomotion. Diminishing the treatment time, with the patient observing a gradual progression in the healing process and experiencing a consequent increase in quality of life, could be a transforming factor to avoid the recurrence of ulcers and avoid further amputations.
Hypothesis
Alternative hypothesis: LED therapy is effective at potentiating the complete closure of ulcers in a shorter time following minor amputations in individuals with Diabetes mellitus.
Hull hypothesis: LED therapy is not effective at potentiating the complete closure of ulcers in a shorter time following minor amputations in individuals with Diabetes mellitus.
Methods A single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial with two parallel groups will be conducted in accordance with the criteria contained in the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT statement).
The sample will be composed of patients diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus in medical follow up at the vascular outpatient clinic of the Mandaqui Hospital Complex of São Paulo. Twenty patients will be analyzed in each group, as this is the estimate of surgical treatment for each vascular surgeon in a one-year period at the Mandaqui Hospital Complex.
Randomization and formation of groups Patient allocation will be performed by a researcher with no contact with the patients or main researchers. Randomization will be conducted in blocks of four for the balanced distribution of the experimental groups. For such, a lottery of 40 numbers will be conducted using a free program available at http://www.randomization.com, version from March 29, 2013.
Opaque envelopes will be identified with sequential numbers. A piece of paper containing information on the corresponding group determined through the randomization process (control or LED) will be placed into each envelope. The envelopes will remain sealed in numeric order in a secure location until the time of the treatments of the post-amputation ulcers. The researcher in charge of the randomization process and preparation of the envelopes will not be involved in any other aspect of the study.
Immediately following surgery, the main researcher, who will be in the surgical ward, will open an envelope without altering the numeric sequence and will perform the procedure indicated (active LED + bandaging or placebo LED + bandaging). The 40 patients will be allocated to the experimental and control groups in an equal fashion.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Active comparator | Procedure: Control groupControl group - gold standard: Conventional ulcer treatment with Rayon® and essential fatty acids (Dersani®). Cleaning of the surgical wound will be performed with saline solution. The wound will then be covered with a sterile polyethylene film, over which the LED plate will be positioned for placebo treatment (emission of sound, but with the device switched off). After 10 minutes, the LED plate and polyethylene film will be removed and the surgical wound will be covered with rayon moistened with essential fatty acids (following the standard protocol of the hospital), followed by the application of gauze and finalization with a crepe bandage. |
| LED group | Experimental | Radiation: LEDLED group: Cleaning of the surgical wound will be performed with saline solution and the wound will be covered with a sterile polyethylene film, over which the LED plate will be positioned for active treatment with the device switched on. After 10 minutes, the LED plate and polyethylene film will be removed and the surgical wound will be covered with rayon moistened with essential fatty acids (following the standard protocol of the hospital), followed by the application of gauze and finalization with a crepe bandage. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- age 18 years or older;
- type 2 diabetes;
- either gender;
- adequate cognitive capacity to maintain the foot without load or pressure as much as possible based on the location of the ulcer;
- under care at the vascular surgery outpatient clinic of the Mandaqui Hospital Complex between January 2017 and december 2018, having undergone partial minor amputation at the same hospital (toes, foot, disarticulation at the metatarsal-phalangeal or transmetatarsal joint).
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- presence of infected ulcers;
- under surveillance for cancer or having undergone anti-neoplasm treatment in previous three months;
- currently pregnant or nursing;
- uncontrolled diabetes;
- Neuropathic arthropathy;
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| LEDAlso: Photobiomodulation with light emmiting diode (LED)A device with 36, rectangular, red LEDs, registered with the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA authorization nº 8.04554.6), λ = (650 ± 20) nm, with an output power of 324 mW and an output area of 2.54 cm2 (Cosmedical, Brazil), will be enveloped with sterile, disposable, plastic wrap (transparent in the red wavelength) to permit contact with the skin for ten minutes during each session. The plastic wrap will be changed after each use. The amount of energy delivered will be 194.4 J. | Radiation | LED group |
| Control groupConventional ulcer treatment with rayon® (Polar Fix, Polar Fix, Mauá, SP, Brazil) and essential fatty acids (Dersani®, Saniplan, Daudt, São Paulo, SP, Brazil) (composition: decanoic acid, caprylic acid, hexanoic acid, lauric acid, linoleic acid, lecithin, retinyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate and alpha-tocopheryl). | Procedure or surgery | Control group |
Primary outcome
Wound closure
Time frame: 6 months
The primary outcome will be the complete closure of the ulcer, which is defined as 100% epithelialization of the operated surface with no exudate, draining or need for bandages.
3 secondary outcomes
Time for closure
Time frame: up to 6 months
Ulcer closure rate
Time frame: up to 6 months
Cost-benefit ratio of ulcer treatment following minor amputations
Time frame: up to 6 months
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Mar 2020.
- Background: PubMed 26748691Tchanque-Fossuo CN, Ho D, Dahle SE, Koo E, Li CS, Isseroff RR, Jagdeo J. A systematic review of low-level light therapy for treatment of diabetic foot ulcer. Wound Repair Regen. 2016 Mar;24(2):418-26. doi: 10.1111/wrr.12399. Epub 2016 Mar 2.
- Background: PubMed 26344936Game FL, Apelqvist J, Attinger C, Hartemann A, Hinchliffe RJ, Londahl M, Price PE, Jeffcoate WJ; International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot. Effectiveness of interventions to enhance healing of chronic ulcers of the foot in diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2016 Jan;32 Suppl 1:154-68. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2707.
- Results publication: PubMed 27391634Tchanque-Fossuo CN, Ho D, Dahle SE, Koo E, Isseroff RR, Jagdeo J. Low-level Light Therapy for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Review of Clinical Experiences. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016 Jul 1;15(7):843-8.
- Results publication: PubMed 27113284Nteleki B, Abrahamse H, Houreld NN. Conventional podiatric intervention and phototherapy in the treatment of diabetic ulcers. Semin Vasc Surg. 2015 Sep-Dec;28(3-4):172-83. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2016.02.001. Epub 2016 Feb 18.
- Results publication: PubMed 26557734Cg SK, Maiya AG, Hande HM, Vidyasagar S, Rao K, Rajagopal KV. Efficacy of low level laser therapy on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Laser Ther. 2015 Oct 2;24(3):195-200. doi: 10.5978/islsm.15-OR-12.
- Results publication: PubMed 26281044Tardivo JP, Baptista MS, Correa JA, Adami F, Pinhal MA. Development of the Tardivo Algorithm to Predict Amputation Risk of Diabetic Foot. PLoS One. 2015 Aug 17;10(8):e0135707. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135707. eCollection 2015.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Cristiane M Franca, PhD principal investigator
University of Nove de Julho
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing LED in people with Diabetes Mellitus and Amputation Stumps, run by University of Nove de Julho at 1 site in Brazil.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Wound closure (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02883751, which also lists 6 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Mar 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 27 Oct 2026.