Trial Outcomes & Findings for Instant Total Contact Cast to Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers (NCT NCT01221207)

NCT ID: NCT01221207

Last Updated: 2020-08-24

Results Overview

We will evaluate wounds at each clinical visit. An ulcer will be considered "healed" when it is fully epithelialized with no drainage.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

225 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

20 weeks

Results posted on

2020-08-24

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC)
The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician. Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC): The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician.
Device - Total Contact Cast (TCC)
A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing. Total Contact Cast: A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing.
Removable Cast Walker (RCW)
The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot. Removable Cast Walker (RCW): The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot.
Overall Study
STARTED
75
75
75
Overall Study
COMPLETED
43
66
54
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
32
9
21

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Instant Total Contact Cast to Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC)
n=75 Participants
The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician. Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC): The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician.
Device - Total Contact Cast (TCC)
n=75 Participants
A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing. Total Contact Cast: A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing.
Removable Cast Walker (RCW)
n=75 Participants
The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot. Removable Cast Walker (RCW): The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot.
Total
n=225 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
53.77 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.99 • n=99 Participants
52.61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.73 • n=107 Participants
54.32 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.61 • n=206 Participants
53.59 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.79 • n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
12 Participants
n=107 Participants
15 Participants
n=206 Participants
46 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
56 Participants
n=99 Participants
63 Participants
n=107 Participants
60 Participants
n=206 Participants
179 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
43 Participants
n=99 Participants
33 Participants
n=107 Participants
34 Participants
n=206 Participants
110 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
6 Participants
n=99 Participants
13 Participants
n=107 Participants
12 Participants
n=206 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native American
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
25 Participants
n=99 Participants
27 Participants
n=107 Participants
26 Participants
n=206 Participants
78 Participants
n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 20 weeks

We will evaluate wounds at each clinical visit. An ulcer will be considered "healed" when it is fully epithelialized with no drainage.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC)
n=75 Participants
The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician. Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC): The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician.
Device - Total Contact Cast (TCC)
n=75 Participants
A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing. Total Contact Cast: A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing.
Removable Cast Walker (RCW)
n=75 Participants
The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot. Removable Cast Walker (RCW): The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot.
Number of Participants Who Achieve Full Wound Healing.
35 Participants
63 Participants
37 Participants

Adverse Events

Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC)

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 30 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Device - Total Contact Cast (TCC)

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 38 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Removable Cast Walker (RCW)

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 48 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC)
n=75 participants at risk
The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician. Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC): The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician.
Device - Total Contact Cast (TCC)
n=75 participants at risk
A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing. Total Contact Cast: A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing.
Removable Cast Walker (RCW)
n=75 participants at risk
The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot. Removable Cast Walker (RCW): The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot.
Infections and infestations
Foot related readmission
9.3%
7/75 • Number of events 9 • 20 weeks
16.0%
12/75 • Number of events 14 • 20 weeks
17.3%
13/75 • Number of events 16 • 20 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Non-foot related readmission
4.0%
3/75 • Number of events 3 • 20 weeks
0.00%
0/75 • 20 weeks
0.00%
0/75 • 20 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC)
n=75 participants at risk
The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician. Instant Total Contact Cast (ITCC): The instant total contact cast (ITCC) is a technique that uses the removable cast walker, but secures it so it cannot be removed between clinic visits and evaluation by the subject or the physician.
Device - Total Contact Cast (TCC)
n=75 participants at risk
A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing. Total Contact Cast: A total contact cast (TCC) is a special cast technique that is used to take the pressure and shear stress off the ulcer to assist in the healing.
Removable Cast Walker (RCW)
n=75 participants at risk
The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot. Removable Cast Walker (RCW): The removable cast walker (RCW) is a commercial product that is similar to a cast. It is secured with Velcro straps around the foot and leg and it is also effective at removing the pressure and shear stress on the foot.
Infections and infestations
Soft tissue infection
8.0%
6/75 • Number of events 10 • 20 weeks
10.7%
8/75 • Number of events 12 • 20 weeks
16.0%
12/75 • Number of events 13 • 20 weeks
Infections and infestations
Bone infection
8.0%
6/75 • Number of events 17 • 20 weeks
6.7%
5/75 • Number of events 10 • 20 weeks
9.3%
7/75 • Number of events 10 • 20 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
New foot ulcer
22.7%
17/75 • Number of events 30 • 20 weeks
30.7%
23/75 • Number of events 57 • 20 weeks
37.3%
28/75 • Number of events 57 • 20 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Mechanical fall
0.00%
0/75 • 20 weeks
2.7%
2/75 • Number of events 3 • 20 weeks
1.3%
1/75 • Number of events 3 • 20 weeks
Surgical and medical procedures
Minor amputation of foot
1.3%
1/75 • Number of events 2 • 20 weeks
1.3%
1/75 • Number of events 2 • 20 weeks
0.00%
0/75 • 20 weeks

Additional Information

Lawrence Lavery, DPM, MPH

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Phone: 214-645-0544

Results disclosure agreements

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