E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Onychomycosis |
Onicomicosis. |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Nail fungus. |
Hongos en las uñas. |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Not possible to specify |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
The main objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of treatment of onychomycosis by: diode laser combined with photodynamic therapy, and topical treatment with Ciclopirox Hydroxypropyl Chitosan (HPCH) Nail Lacquer. |
El objetivo principal de este estudio es comparar la eficacia del tratamiento de la onicomicosis mediante: láser diodo combinado con terapia fotodinámica, y el tratamiento tópico con Ciclopirox Hidroxipropil Quitosano (HPCH) Laca de Uñas. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Secondary objectives have been defined as follows:
- To determine whether 8 sessions of diode laser treatment combined with photodynamic therapy, at different wavelengths, over a period of nine weeks, is sufficient to achieve clinical, mycological and complete cure of onychomycosis. - To analyse the influence of the type of onychomycosis (ODL, total dystrophic, superficial), the causal fungal agent (dermatophyte, mould or yeast) and the degree of severity of onychomycosis (via OSI) on the response to treatment. |
Como objetivos secundarios se han definido:
• Determinar si 8 sesiones de tratamiento láser diodo combinado con terapia fotodinámica, a distintas longitudes de onda, en un período de nueve semanas, es suficiente para conseguir la cura clínica, micológica y completa de la onicomicosis. • Analizar la influencia del tipo de onicomicosis (ODL, distrófica total, superficial), el agente fúngico causal (dermatofito, moho o levadora) y el grado de severidad de la onicomicosis (a través del OSI) en la respuesta al tratamiento. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
- Patients diagnosed with toenail onychomycosis with positive microbiological culture/PCR. - Patients over 18 years of age. |
• Pacientes diagnosticados de onicomicosis en las uñas de los pies con cultivo microbiológico/PCR positivo. • Pacientes mayores de 18 años. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
- Patients who have received topical or systemic antifungal treatment in the previous month. - Pregnancy or lactation. - Patients with peripheral vascular disease. - Patients with an immune system disorder or undergoing treatment with immunosuppressants. - Patients with peripheral or central neuropathy. - Patients with a coagulation disorder. - Patients with Raynaud's disease or with any alteration in the perception of cold or heat. |
• Pacientes que hayan recibido tratamiento antifúngico tópico o sistémico en el mes anterior. • Embarazo o lactancia. • Pacientes con enfermedad vascular periférica. • Pacientes con un trastorno del sistema inmunitario o en tratamiento con inmunosupresores. • Pacientes con algún tipo de neuropatía periférica o central. • Pacientes que presenten algún trastorno de la coagulación. • Pacientes con enfermedad de Raynaud o con alguna alteración de la percepción del frío o calor. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Main variables:
- Clinical healing (outcome variable): yes/no.
Clinical improvement was any visual improvement of the nail as assessed by the investigator at clinical examination. - Mycological healing (outcome variable): yes/no.
Mycological healing was defined as at least one negative mycological laboratory test. - Complete healing (outcome variable): yes/no.
Complete cure was clinically normal nail with a negative mycological examination. - Treatment group: o Diode laser treatment combined with photodynamic therapy. o Treatment with Ciclopirox Hydroxypropyl Chitosan (HPCH) Nail Lacquer. |
Variables principales:
• Curación clínica (variable resultado): si/no.
La mejora clínica fue cualquier mejora visual de la uña evaluada por el investigador en el examen clínico. • Curación micológica (variable resultado): si/no.
La curación micológica se definió como al menos una prueba de laboratorio micológica negativa. • Curación completa (variable resultado): si/no.
La curación completa fue la uña clínicamente normal con un examen micológico negativo. • Grupo de tratamiento: o Tratamiento con láser diodo combinado con terapia fotodinámica. o Tratamiento con Ciclopirox Hidroxipropil Quitosano (HPCH) Laca de Uñas. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Visits will be made every 7 days for a period of 9 weeks in group 1 and monthly in group 2, and reviews at 3, 6, 9 and 12 in both groups, where data will be recorded for the primary and secondary study variables. Regardless of the follow-up week at which cure occurs, all patients will be reviewed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after the first visit. |
Se realizarán visitas cada 7 días durante un período de 9 semanas en el grupo 1 y mensualmente en el grupo 2, y revisiones a los 3, 6, 9 y 12 en los dos grupos, en las que se registrarán los datos correspondientes a las variables principales y secundarias del estudio. Independientemente de la semana de seguimiento en la que se produzca la curación, se realizará una revisión de todos los pacientes a los 3, 6, 9 y 12 meses después de la primera visita. |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
- History of onychomycosis: yes/no. - Number of affected nails. - Location: hallux, second toe, third toe, fourth toe, fifth toe. - Evolution (months): time since the onset of signs and symptoms of onychomycosis. - Previous treatment: yes/no. Where appropriate, the type of treatment should be indicated. - Type of fungus: dermatophyte, mould, yeast. - Type of onychomycosis: superficial onychomycosis, distal lateral onychomycosis, total dystrophic onychomycosis. - Degree of severity of onychomycosis as measured by OSI at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. - Relapse of onychomycosis during 12 months follow-up: yes/no. |
• Antecedentes de onicomicosis: sí/no. • Número de uñas afectadas. • Localización: hallux, segundo dedo, tercer dedo, cuarto dedo, quinto dedo. • Evolución (meses): tiempo desde la aparición de signos y síntomas de onicomicosis. • Tratamiento previo: sí/no. En su caso se indicará el tipo de tratamiento. • Tipo de hongo: dermatofito, moho, levadura. • Tipo de onicomicosis: onicomicosis superficial, onicomicosis distal lateral, onicomicosis distrófica total. • Grado de severidad onicomicosis a través del OSI al inicio del estudio, a los 3, 6, 9 y 12 meses. • Recidiva de onicomicosis durante los 12 meses de seguimiento: sí/no. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Visits will be made every 7 days for a period of 9 weeks in group 1 and monthly in group 2, and reviews at 3, 6, 9 and 12 in both groups, where data will be recorded for the primary and secondary study variables. Regardless of the follow-up week at which cure occurs, all patients will be reviewed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after the first visit. |
Se realizarán visitas cada 7 días durante un período de 9 semanas en el grupo 1 y mensualmente en el grupo 2, y revisiones a los 3, 6, 9 y 12 en los dos grupos, en las que se registrarán los datos correspondientes a las variables principales y secundarias del estudio. Independientemente de la semana de seguimiento en la que se produzca la curación, se realizará una revisión de todos los pacientes a los 3, 6, 9 y 12 meses después de la primera visita. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | No |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | No |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | Yes |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.1.7.1 | Other trial design description |
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E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | Yes |
E.8.2.3.1 | Comparator description |
CICLOPIROX 8% |
CICLOPIROX 8% |
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E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 8 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
| Yes |
E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | |