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NCT Number: NCT06440889

A Clinical Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Bio-Ray Knee Guard in Panelists with Varicose Vein and Knee Pain.

Prospective, Open-Label, Control-group, Proof-Of-Science, Real-life Setting Clinical Safety and Efficacy Study of a Bio-Ray Knee Guard in Panelists with varicose vein and Self-Declared Knee Pain.

Sample size for this proof-of-science study is kept 32 panelists aged 35 to 70 years with self-declared knee pain and varicose veins will be enrolled and 32 healthy panelists will be enrolled.

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Key information

Age range

35 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

NovoBliss Research Pvt.Ltd

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India

About this study

Potential panelists will undergo screening based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria only after obtaining written informed consent.

Panelists shall be instructed to visit the facility for the following scheduled visits:

Visit 01 (Day 01): Screening, enrolment, evaluations at baseline, test product and *subject diary distribution, followed by evaluations after 1 hour (+10 minutes).

Visit 02 (Day 03 +1 day): Evaluations at Day 03 (+1 day).

Visit 03 (07 ±2 days): 1-week evaluations at Day 07 (±2 days).

Visit 04 (28±2 days): Subject diary review, followed by end of study evaluations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Panelists of either gender, aged from 35 to 70 years (both inclusive) at the time of informed consent.
  • Non-pregnant and non-lactating adult females having a self-reported negative urine pregnancy test.
  • Panelist of childbearing potential, is practicing and agrees to maintain an established method of birth control (IUD, hormonal implant device/injection, regular use of birth control pills or patch, diaphragm, condoms with spermicide or sponge with spermicidal jelly, cream or foam, vasectomy or abstinence).
  • 32 panelists with clinical diagnosis of varicose veins in any of the leg with C2 class as per CEAP classification (Appendix II), with self-declared knee pain.
  • 32 healthy panelists will be enrolled.
  • Documented written informed consent from the panelists.
  • Panelists having willingness and ability to adhere to study directions, and agreeing not to use any other or wear any other similar product at the same designated site for this study and returning for all specified visits for follow-up.
  • Panelists are currently not enrolled in an active investigational study or have participated in similar investigational study within 30 days prior to enrolment.

Exclusion criteria

  • Any significant or serious cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, haematological, endocrinological, metabolic, neurological or psychiatric disease which, in the opinion of the PI, renders the panelists unfit to take part in the study.
  • Any recent surgery which may hinder in the study specific assessments and overall outcome.
  • Panelists with class C3 to C6 of CEAP classification.
  • Panelists who are currently on medication therapy for varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis or chronic venous insufficiency.
  • Panelists taking or have taken medication(s) which, in the Investigator's judgment, make them ineligible or places them at undue risk.
  • Panelists are currently enrolled in an active investigational study or have participated in an investigational study within 30 days prior to enrolment.
  • Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
  • Panelists who are not willing to adhere to the study protocol.

Treatment and study plan

Bio-Ray Knee Guard

Device

Wear the metal guard (test product) for 1-2 hours during the first week, and then for 6-8 hours thereafter. (minimum for 4 hours)

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Blood Parameters (D-dimer)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of determining the biomarker D-dimer.

  2. Change in Blood Parameters (C-reactive protein)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of determining the biomarker C-reactive protein.

  3. Change in Blood Parameters (Rheumatoid factor)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of determining the biomarker rheumatoid factor.

  4. Change in Blood Parameters (anti-CCP antibodies)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of determining the biomarker anti-CCP antibodies.

  5. Change in Blood Parameters (MCP-1)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of determining the biomarker MCP-1.

  6. Change in Blood Parameters (IL-6)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of determining the biomarker IL-6.

  7. Change in Blood Parameters (TNF-α)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of determining the biomarker TNF-α.

  8. Change in Blood Circulation (SFJ)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood circulation of saphenofemoral junction by duplex ultrasound.

  9. Change in Blood Circulation (GSV)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood circulation of great saphenous vein by duplex ultrasound.

  10. Change in Blood Circulation (SSV)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood circulation of small saphenous veins by duplex ultrasound.

  11. Change in blood valve function (SFJ)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood valve function of saphenofemoral junction by duplex ultrasound.

  12. Change in blood valve function (GSV)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood valve function of great saphenous vein by duplex ultrasound.

  13. Change in blood valve function (SSV)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood valve function of small saphenous vein by duplex ultrasound.

  14. Change in vessel anatomy (SFJ)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in vessel anatomy of saphenofemoral junction by duplex ultrasound.

  15. Change in vessel anatomy (GSV)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in vessel anatomy of great saphenous vein by duplex ultrasound.

  16. Change in vessel anatomy (SSV)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage and at Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in vessel anatomy of small saphenous vein by duplex ultrasound.

  17. Change in overall health of knee joint.

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in overall health of knee joint based on questionnaire.

  18. Change in VAS pain score (only for vericose vain panelist)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in VAS pain score of Knee. Where 0= No pain 10 = worst pain

  19. Change in CEAP classification (Clinical-Etiology-Anatomy-Pathophysiology)

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage.

    To assess effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in CEAP classification of the severity of varicose vein. C0 = No visible or palpable signs of venous disease, C1= Telangiectasias or reticular veins C2 = Varicose vein and

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in blood pressure

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood pressure of upper leg (standing or sitting).

  2. Change in blood pressure

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in blood pressure of lower leg (standing or sitting).

  3. Change in ankle-brachial index

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in ankle-brachial index.

  4. Change in body leg temperature

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage, within group and between group.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of change in body leg temperature by Infrared camera (thermal image).

  5. Overall improvement in symptoms and satisfaction with the use of test product

    Time frame: On Day 01 (Baseline) before usage, at 1-hour (+10 minutes), Day 03 (+1 days), Day 07 (±2 days) and Day 28 (±2 days) of test product usage.

    To assess the effectiveness of the test product in terms of overall improvement in symptoms and satisfaction with the use of test product using subjective perception questionnaire.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd

Other

Collaborators

  • Winnox Cosmeceutics Sdn. Bhd

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective, Open-Label, Control-group, Proof-Of-Science, Real-life Setting, Clinical Safety and Efficacy Study of a Bio-Ray Knee Guard in Panelists with Varicose Vein and Self-Declared Knee Pain.

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jun 4, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 3, 2025

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