Tendonitis;Achilles Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Phase 3, Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial Of The Micronized dHACM Injection As Compared To Saline Placebo Injection In The Treatment Of Achilles Tendonitis
| Verified date | May 2020 |
| Source | MiMedx Group, Inc. |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | |
| Study type | Interventional |
Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial of the Micronized dHACM Injection as Compared to Saline Placebo Injection in the Treatment of Achilles Tendonitis
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 146 |
| Est. completion date | March 30, 2021 |
| Est. primary completion date | March 30, 2021 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | 21 Years to 80 Years |
| Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria All subjects enrolled must meet all the following criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis for = 1 month (30 days) and = 18 months by the investigator 2. VAS Pain scale of = 45 at randomization 3. Achilles Tendonitis with conservative treatment for =1 month (30 days) while under the direction of the healthcare provider, including any of the following modalities: - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE) - Stretching exercises - Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) - Orthotics 4. Diagnostic AP and lateral X-Ray within 6 months of enrollment showing view of calcaneus negative for calcaneal fracture or structural abnormalities 5. BMI = 40 kg/m2 6. Age from 21 to 80 years 7. Ability to sign Informed Consent and Release of Medical Information Forms 8. Ability to receive and respond to text messages or emails on a daily basis. Exclusion Criteria Any potential subjects meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded from enrollment and subsequent randomization. 1. Prior surgery to the affected site. 2. Subjects requiring bilateral Achilles tendonitis treatment at time of enrollment 3. Prior use of any lower limb injection therapy, including corticosteroids or PRP in either limb within the last 3 months 4. Has diabetes either Type I or Type II 5. Systemic disorders associated with enthesopathy (disorder of entheses, i.e. bone attachments) such as Gout, Reiter's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. 6. The presence of diagnosed comorbidities that can be confused with or can exacerbate the condition- to be assessed by X-ray - including but not limited to: - Calcaneal stress fracture - Suspected partial thickness tear of the Achilles tendon, as assessed by the investigator - Calcaneal tumor - Tarsal tunnel syndrome (diagnosed) - Significant bone deformity of the foot that may interfere with the study 7. The presence of diagnosed comorbidities that require surgery or are unlikely to improve - to be assessed by Investigator-including but not limited to: - Nerve entrapment syndrome - Acute traumatic rupture of the Achilles tendon - Partial thickness tears of the Achilles Tendon 8. Affected site exhibits clinical signs and symptoms of infection 9. Known allergy or known sensitivity to Aminoglycosides 10. Subjects who are non-ambulatory 11. History of more than 14 days of treatment with immune-suppressants (including systemic corticosteroids) or cytotoxic chemotherapy within 30 days prior to enrollment, or who are anticipated to require such medications during the course of the study 12. Prior radiation at the site 13. Use of any investigational drug(s) or therapeutic device(s) within 3 months preceding enrollment 14. Immune system disorders including Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Fibromyalgia, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Lyme disease 15. History of any conditions (including drug or alcohol abuse, medical or psychiatric condition) that is likely to impair understanding of or compliance with the study protocol, in the judgment of the investigator 16. Pregnancy at enrollment or within last 6 months, women who are breastfeeding, or women of childbearing potential who are planning to become pregnant during the time of the study OR are unwilling/unable to use acceptable methods of contraception (birth control pills, barriers, or abstinence) 17. Workers' compensation patients |
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | University Orthopedics Center | Altoona | Pennsylvania |
| United States | Central Research Associates | Birmingham | Alabama |
| United States | Northside Podiatry | Buford | Georgia |
| United States | ILD Research Center | Carlsbad | California |
| United States | Advanced Foot & Ankle Center | Las Vegas | Nevada |
| United States | Foot and Ankle Clinic | Los Angeles | California |
| United States | Futuro Clinical Trials | McAllen | Texas |
| United States | Doctors Research Network | Miami | Florida |
| United States | South Florida Veterans Affairs | Miami | Florida |
| United States | Five Cities Foot Clinic | Pismo Beach | California |
| United States | West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania |
| United States | Foot and Ankle Center of Illinois | Springfield | Illinois |
| United States | Southern Arizona VA Health Care System | Tucson | Arizona |
| United States | Coastal Podiatry, Inc. | Virginia Beach | Virginia |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| MiMedx Group, Inc. |
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| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Change in VAS score | Visual Analog Scale, Left end point is "No Pain". Right end point is "worst pain imaginable" | 90 days | |
| Primary | Incidence of adverse events | The incidence of related Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Unanticipated Adverse Events during the first 12 months post injection | 365 days | |
| Secondary | Foot Function Index Revised (FFI-R) (Short Form) | Subjects circle the number that correlates how bad their foot pain was in certain situation. | 90 days |