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A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine the efficacy of soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan in chronic foot ulcers in diabetes

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine the efficacy of soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan in chronic foot ulcers in diabetes

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2005-005754-50-GB
Enrollment
120
Registered
2006-05-18
Start date
2006-07-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-11-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic foot ulcers in diabetes

Interventions

Product Name: Soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan Product Code: SBG Pharmaceutical Form: Cutaneous solution CAS Number: 53238-80-5 Current Spons

Sponsors

Biotec Pharmacon ASA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus - Age 18 years or more - One or more full-thickness ulcers at or below the level of the malleoli, which do not extend to tendon, joint, or bone - The ulcer (or index ulcer) must have been present for at least 4 weeks but not longer than 2 years - Adequate circulation to the foot (ABPI >0.7 or presence of two palpable pulses on the affected foot - Ulcer area >25 mm2 but =65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Pregnancy, lactation or absence of adequate contraception for women with child bearing capacity - ABPI <0.7 - Serum albumin <2.0 g/dL - Gangrene on any part of the foot with the study ulcer - Presence of signs of clinically significant foot infection - Chronic renal failure with calculated GFR <30 ml/min - Surgical procedure (other than debridement) on the foot with the study ulcer in the last 28 days - HbA1c 12% or more - Current alcohol or drug abuse - Participation in other studies in the preceding 28 days

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To determine the effect of topically administered soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan (SBG) compared with that of placebo in chronic foot ulcers in diabetes.; Secondary Objective: - The time to healing of index ulcers which heal within 8 weeks - The change in ulcer area in treated ulcers - The safety of SBG by comparing safety parameters - Patient well-being and satisfaction - Breakdown of healed ulcers within 12 weeks ;Primary end point(s): The number of index ulcers which heal by 8 weeks.

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026