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VEGF Gene Transfer for Diabetic Neuropathy

Primary Purpose

Diabetic Neuropathy

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
VEGF
VEGF
Sponsored by
Losordo, Douglas, M.D.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetic Neuropathy focused on measuring Diabetes Mellitus, Neuropathy, Peripheral Artery Disease

Eligibility Criteria

21 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria: To be eligible to enroll and remain in the study, patients must meet the following criteria: Be at least 21 years old. Have type I or type II diabetes mellitus and require oral anti-hyperglycemic agents or insulin. Have peripheral neuropathy related to diabetes. Exclusion criteria Patients are to be excluded from the trial if any of the following conditions are met: Have a history of cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer or in-situ cervical cancer) in the last five years. Be unable to meet study requirements, including approximately 7-9 out-patient visits over a 12 month period.

Sites / Locations

  • Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Cardiovascular Research/DVM-4-SMC
  • Columbia University Neuropathy Research Center, Neurological Institute

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

1

2

Arm Description

VEGF

Placebo

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Safety

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
March 10, 2003
Last Updated
November 10, 2010
Sponsor
Losordo, Douglas, M.D.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00056290
Brief Title
VEGF Gene Transfer for Diabetic Neuropathy
Official Title
p.VGI.1 (VEGF2) Gene Transfer for Diabetic Neuropathy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2010
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 2002 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
April 2008 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Losordo, Douglas, M.D.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This gene therapy study is being conducted to evaluate intramuscular gene transfer using VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) in patients with diabetic neuropathy in the legs. This condition causes a decrease in feeling and sensation due to diabetes. VEGF is DNA, or genetic material that is injected into the muscles of the leg. Once in the leg, it has been shown to cause new blood vessels to grow under a variety of conditions.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Diabetic Neuropathy
Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus, Neuropathy, Peripheral Artery Disease

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
VEGF
Arm Title
2
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
VEGF
Intervention Description
3 sets of injections, at 2 week intervals
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
VEGF
Intervention Description
3 sets of injections, at 2 week intervals
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safety
Time Frame
6 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
21 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: To be eligible to enroll and remain in the study, patients must meet the following criteria: Be at least 21 years old. Have type I or type II diabetes mellitus and require oral anti-hyperglycemic agents or insulin. Have peripheral neuropathy related to diabetes. Exclusion criteria Patients are to be excluded from the trial if any of the following conditions are met: Have a history of cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer or in-situ cervical cancer) in the last five years. Be unable to meet study requirements, including approximately 7-9 out-patient visits over a 12 month period.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Allan H Ropper, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Cardiovascular Research/DVM-4-SMC
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02135
Country
United States
Facility Name
Columbia University Neuropathy Research Center, Neurological Institute
City
New York
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10032
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
http://www.semc.org
Description
Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston

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