Title

Safety Study of Topical Doxycycline Gel for Adult Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers
A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of NanoDOX™ Hydrogel(1.0% Doxycycline Monohydrate)in Diabetic Adult Subjects With Lower Extremity Ulcers Compared to Placebo Hydrogel.
  • Phase

    Phase 2
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Intervention/Treatment

    doxycycline ...
  • Study Participants

    15
This study is a double-blind, one center, two-arm study with a two (2) week Run-In, evaluating the efficacy of a once-daily administration of NanoDOX™ Hydrogel topically applied to diabetic ulcers in concert with professionally administered Standard of Care (SOC) procedures as described by Standard Operating Procedure(s) of the Department of Veterans Administration Hospitals. During the run-in period patients with infected wounds will receive oral antibiotic and not be included in the topical portion of the study until the infection is shown by wound fluid analysis to be resolved. Following a two (2) week Run-In of all patients to receive SOC treatment for diabetic ulcers, patients would have either the investigational material or the placebo hydrogel applied as a part of their wound care. Each patient would receive 1.5 gm packets of either the test article or the placebo hydrogel for a once-daily home treatment accompanied by a dressing change.
Study of NanoDOX vs placebo on diabetic ulcers of the lower leg/foot.
Study Started
Jan 31
2009
Primary Completion
Aug 31
2010
Study Completion
Aug 31
2010
Results Posted
Apr 05
2012
Estimate
Last Update
Apr 07
2017

Drug doxycycline

1.0% doxycycline gel applied topically to the wound once daily for 20 weeks

Drug placebo gel

placebo gel applied topically to the wound once daily for 20 weeks

  • Other names: doxycycline

NanoDOX™ Hydrogel Experimental

1.0% doxycycline gel

Placebo Placebo Comparator

placebo gel

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Have a documented history of type I or type II diabetes mellitus as defined by the American Diabetes Association

Women of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at screening and at baseline, and:

• Agree to use a double-barrier method of contraception during their participation in this study;

condoms (with spermicide) and hormonal contraceptives OR
condoms (with spermicide) and intrauterine device OR
intrauterine device and hormonal contraceptives OR
Abstains from sexual intercourse during their participation in this study OR
Is with a same-sex partner and does not participate in bisexual activities where there is a risk of becoming pregnant
Have an ulcer on the lower extremity (distal to a line connecting the medial and lateral malleoli) that has been present for at least 3 weeks and that is 1.2 cm2 to 4.0 cm2 at initial screening
Be able to apply study drug to their ulcer, or have a caregiver do it
Adequate blood flow to target ulcer extremity as measured by transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcpO2) of >30mmHg
Target ulcer is Grade I according to the Wagner Grading Scale
Quantitative bacterial count of of < 1.0 x 1.0E5 per gram of tissue for non-infected ulcers
Quantitative bacterial count of ≥ 1.0 x 1.0E5 per gram of tissue for infected ulcers

Exclusion Criteria:

Be a pregnant or lactating woman or a female of childbearing potential who is not practicing acceptable form of birth control.
Allergy to tetracycline, minocycline, demeclocycline, or any other known tetracycline derivative
Have more than three chronic ulcers present at baseline
Have undergone treatment with system corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy in the past 2 months
Have connective tissue disease
Currently be going through kidney dialysis for renal failure
Have undergone treatment with doxycycline, Procuren®, or Regranex® within the last 30 days
Have participated in another clinical research trial within the last 30 days
Have a known history of osteomyelitis affecting to the area where the target ulcer is present
Have any other concomitant condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, would make the subject unsuitable for the study.
Subject has ulcers resulting from any cause other than diabetes (electrical burn, arterial insufficiency, chemical or radiation insult)

Summary

NanoDOX™ Hydrogel

Placebo

All Events

Event Type Organ System Event Term

Number of Participants Without Adverse Events

Participants were monitored for 20 weeks during the study.

NanoDOX™ Hydrogel

8.0
participants

Placebo

7.0
participants

Analyze the Molecular Changes in Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Levels That Occur in Diabetic Foot Ulcers as a Function of Healing Rate in the Presence /Absence of NanoDOX Hydrogel (1% Doxycycline Monohydrate Gel)

Outcome Measure Data Not Reported

Total

15
Participants

Age, Continuous

66.33
years (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 10.53

Age, Categorical

Region of Enrollment

Sex: Female, Male

Overall Study

NanoDOX™ Hydrogel

Placebo

Drop/Withdrawal Reasons

NanoDOX™ Hydrogel

Placebo