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NCT03716167 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Randomized Controlled Trial for Treatment of Pain and Assessment of Wound Healing in Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers Using Near Infrared Laser Therapy
A NA study of Venous Leg Ulcer, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03716167: Recruiting NA study of Venous Leg Ulcer, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
NCT03716167 is a NA study of Venous Leg Ulcer that is actively recruiting participants, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 244-participant average among 35 other Venous Leg Ulcer trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03716167, a NA study of Venous Leg Ulcer, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The laser emits an infrared light that heats the skin and underlying tissues with the purpose of temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, as well as stiffness associated with arthritis. The laser also causes a temporary increase in blood flow. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether laser therapy can provide pain relief and speed the healing of venous leg ulcers.
Primary Outcome
Survey of 0-10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain imaginable
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Summus Laser
- DEVICE Summus Laser Sham
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Winston-Salem
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-07-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03716167 shows while recruiting
NCT03716167 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 244-participant average among 35 other Venous Leg Ulcer trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Venous Leg Ulcer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Summus Laser is the first listed.
NCT03716167 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03716167 about?
NCT03716167 is a clinical study titled "Randomized Controlled Trial for Treatment of Pain and Assessment of Wound Healing in Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers Using Near Infrared Laser Therapy". The laser emits an infrared light that heats the skin and underlying tissues with the purpose of temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, as well as stiffness associated with arthritis. The laser also causes a temporary increase in blood flow. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether...
What is the current status of trial NCT03716167?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2018-07-27. Estimated completion is 2026-10.
What conditions does trial NCT03716167 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Venous Leg Ulcer.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03716167?
The interventions under investigation include: Summus Laser (DEVICE), Summus Laser Sham (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03716167?
This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03716167 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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