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Effect of the Erchonia® EVRL OTC™ for the Relief of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Foot Pain

Primary Purpose

Neuropathy

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Erchonia EVRL
Sponsored by
Erchonia Corporation
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Neuropathy

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Previously diagnosed with diabetes-induced Peripheral Neuropathy by a qualified health Physician.
  • Over the age of 18 years of age
  • Able to read and write English.
  • Constant feet pain on-going over at least the past 3 months.
  • Subject is willing and able to refrain from consuming any OTC and/or prescription medications including muscle relaxants and/or herbal supplements and/or recreational and medical drugs including cannabis intended for the relief of pain and/or inflammation throughout the course of study participation, except for the study-specific pain relief medication of OTC Tylenol.
  • Subject is willing and able to refrain from engaging in any non-study procedure therapies for the management of foot pain throughout the course of study participation, including conventional therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and hot or cold packs, as well as alternative therapies such as chiropractic care and acupuncture.
  • Self-reported foot pain on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) is 50 or greater

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
  • Open wounds (sores, cuts, ulcers, etc) around the feet
  • Cancerous growths around the feet

Sites / Locations

  • Erchonia

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Erchonia EVRL

Arm Description

635 nanometers (nm) and 405 nm laser application

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) assesses the level or degree of pain. With '0: no pain at all' and '100: worst pain imaginable. The subject will be asked to rate the level of foot pain he or she is experiencing at that time.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
October 12, 2021
Last Updated
May 10, 2022
Sponsor
Erchonia Corporation
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05091047
Brief Title
Effect of the Erchonia® EVRL OTC™ for the Relief of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Foot Pain
Official Title
A Pilot Evaluation of the Effect of the Erchonia® EVRL OTC™ for the Relief of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Foot Pain
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 16, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 1, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 1, 2021 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Erchonia Corporation

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Device Product Not Approved or Cleared by U.S. FDA
Yes
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study is to see if applying red and violet low-level laser light can help to reduce foot pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy,
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low level laser therapy is effective in the reduction of foot pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, when used at home by non-medical professionals.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Neuropathy

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
9 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Erchonia EVRL
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
635 nanometers (nm) and 405 nm laser application
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Erchonia EVRL
Intervention Description
42 procedure administrations with the Erchonia® EVRL™ administered by the subject at home: Twice daily procedure administrations for 3 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Description
The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) assesses the level or degree of pain. With '0: no pain at all' and '100: worst pain imaginable. The subject will be asked to rate the level of foot pain he or she is experiencing at that time.
Time Frame
Baseline and 3 week

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Previously diagnosed with diabetes-induced Peripheral Neuropathy by a qualified health Physician. Over the age of 18 years of age Able to read and write English. Constant feet pain on-going over at least the past 3 months. Subject is willing and able to refrain from consuming any OTC and/or prescription medications including muscle relaxants and/or herbal supplements and/or recreational and medical drugs including cannabis intended for the relief of pain and/or inflammation throughout the course of study participation, except for the study-specific pain relief medication of OTC Tylenol. Subject is willing and able to refrain from engaging in any non-study procedure therapies for the management of foot pain throughout the course of study participation, including conventional therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and hot or cold packs, as well as alternative therapies such as chiropractic care and acupuncture. Self-reported foot pain on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) is 50 or greater Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Open wounds (sores, cuts, ulcers, etc) around the feet Cancerous growths around the feet
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Erchonia
City
Melbourne
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32904
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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Effect of the Erchonia® EVRL OTC™ for the Relief of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Foot Pain

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