The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of KLOX BioPhotonic System (composed of KLOX LumiHeal Gel and KT-L Lamp) on the expression of wound biomarkers in the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLU). Patients will be randomized in three groups, two different dispensing schedules of KLOX BioPhotonic System in addition to Standard of Care (SOC) will be used, and SOC alone.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
KLOX BioPhotonic system (composed of LumiHeal Gel and KT-L Lamp). In this study arm one treatment will be assessed - two visits per week. Standard of Care (SOC) for wound healing will be administered during the treatment and follow-up periods (20 weeks).
In this study arm, two consecutive treatments during the same visit will be evaluated- two visits for the first two weeks, then one visit per week. Standard of Care (SOC) for wound healing will be administered during the treatment and follow-up periods (20 weeks).
Clinica Dermatologica Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana
Pisa, Italy
RECRUITINGAssessment of biomarkers expression in biopsies and exudates of the venous leg ulcers.
Comparison of the expression of biomarkers in biopsies and exudates of the venous leg ulcers in the three treatment groups.
Time frame: Up to 20 weeks
Adverse events, Serious adverse events, device incidents and compliance.
Number of adverse events, serious adverse events, device incidents and missed treatment visits.
Time frame: Up to 20 weeks
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Standard of Care (SOC) for wound healing will be administered during the treatment and follow-up periods (20 weeks).