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NCT00013286 Clinical Trial

A Prospective Study of Endothelial Dysfunction and Diabetic Foot Ulcer Risk

Diabetic Foot Ulcers Clinical Trial

Official title:
A Prospective Study of Endothelial Dysfunction and Diabetic Foot Ulcer Risk

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data
NCT number NCT00013286
Other study ID # A2016R
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
First received March 14, 2001
Last updated January 20, 2009
Start date October 1999
Est. completion date September 2002

Study information
Verified date January 2001
Source VA Office of Research and Development
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United States: Federal Government
Study type Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

This project will identify risk factors for diabetic foot ulcer by studying the relationship between endothelial dysfunction and foot ulcer risk. A fundamental defect in type 1 and 2 diabetic subjects is impaired vasodilatory reserve which is reflected in the dysfunction of endothelium-dependent vasodilation. Findings thus far point to an important role of the microvasculature in the development of diabetic foot ulcer and amputation.

In this study a a well-characterized cohort of 750 diabetic veterans without foot ulcer will be followed over 3-years.

Description:

Prevention of foot ulcer should result in a reduction in the risk of lower limb amputation. We propose to identify risk factors for diabetic foot ulcer by studying the relationship between endothelial dysfunction and foot ulcer risk. It has been proposed that impaired vasoregulation in diabetic patients leads to the development and perpetuation of chronic foot ulceration via failure of the normal hyperemic response to injury. A fundamental defect that has been demonstrated in type 1 and 2 diabetic subjects is impaired vasodilatory reserve, which reflects dysfunction of endothelium-dependent vasodilation. Our findings thus far point to an important role of the microvasculature in the development of diabetic foot ulcer and amputation, with our demonstration of higher foot ulcer and lower-limb amputation risk in relation to lower dorsal foot transcutaneous oxygen level. The role of endothelial dysfunction in relation to diabetic foot ulcer risk has not previously been studied.

We will follow a well-characterized cohort of 750 diabetic veterans without foot ulcer over 3-year after obtaining baseline measures of endothelial function using iontophoretic application of acetylcholine to induce cutaneous endothelium-dependent vasodilation on the dorsal foot. Iontophoresis permits noninvasive delivery of ionic drugs cutaneously without damage to the skin or systemic effects. Change in microvascular flow will be measured using a laser Doppler imager (Moor LDI) over a 4x4 cm area divided into 18496 measurement sites. Endothelial function will be defined as the difference between readings before and after the iontophoretic application of a 1% acetylcholine solution at a current of 0.2 mA for 1 minute, with higher readings reflecting better endothelial function. These techniques are the accepted standard method for assessment of endothelium-dependent vasodilation in the cutaneous microvasculature. Additional measurements will be obtained on other ulcer risk factors to assess whether endothelial dysfunction independently influences foot ulcer risk, or whether it is merely a marker for different pathophysiologic conditions responsible for higher risk (eg., sensory neuropathy). Possible confounding factors considered will include sensory and autonomic neuropathy; dorsal foot transcutaneous oximetry; macrovascular function assessed with Doppler blood pressures; diabetes characteristics; in-shoe plantar pressure (F-scan), medication use, and foot deformity.

Other known NCT identifiers
  • NCT00011271

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Completed
Enrollment 750
Est. completion date September 2002
Est. primary completion date
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Both
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Diabetic patients with foot ulcers

Study Design

Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Device:
• Prevention Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Locations
Country Name City State
United States VAMC, Seattle, WA Seattle Washington

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
VA Office of Research and Development

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

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