Case Study

Clinical Investigation Plan for Wound Dressing (RCT – 20 Weeks)

A randomized controlled clinical investigation designed to assess safety, efficacy, and wound healing outcomes for a chronic venous leg ulcer population over 20 weeks.

The Client Challenge

  • ✔ Required CER for EU-MDR compliance.
  • ✔ Needed updated alignment with SHI reimbursement standards.
  • ✔ Evaluate wound dressing effectiveness vs. SoC.

Objectives

  • ✔ Measure % change in wound area & depth.
  • ✔ Evaluate healing time & dressing duration.
  • ✔ Track dressing change frequency & closure rate.

Our Approach

  • ✔ RCT comparing wound dressing vs SoC.
  • ✔ Baseline → repeated timepoint evaluations.
  • ✔ Focus on clinically meaningful outcomes.
  • ✔ Patient-centric reporting included.

The Scope

  • ✔ 20-week RCT study duration.
  • ✔ Focused on chronic venous leg ulcers.
  • ✔ Measurement of both safety and efficacy.

Outcome

1. Clear Objectives:

  • Clearly outlined primary and secondary objectives to guide the study’s direction in CIP.
  • Ensured objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

2. Comparative Analysis:

  • Designed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare the effectiveness of the dressing agent with the standard of care (SoC).
  • Utilized appropriate statistical methods to analyze outcomes between treatment groups.
  • Blinded and randomized approach was used to minimize bias and enhance the validity of the comparative analysis.

3. Longitudinal Assessment:

  • Implemented a prospective design to track wound healing parameters over time.
  • Collected data at multiple time points to evaluate healing progression and durability of treatment effects.

4. Baseline Evaluation:

  • Conducted baseline assessments of wound characteristics and patient demographics.
  • Established a starting point for measuring wound area, depth, and outcome improvements.

5. Comprehensive Secondary Objectives:

  • Included secondary objectives for a holistic evaluation of wound management outcomes.
  • Assessed healing time, dressing wear duration, frequency of dressing changes, and patient-reported outcomes.

6. Clinical Relevance:

  • Prioritized outcomes that are meaningful for both patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Focused on clinically relevant endpoints such as wound closure, pain relief, and quality of life.

7. Patient-Centric Approach:

  • Designed the study with a strong focus on patient needs, preferences, and treatment goals.
  • Included patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to understand patient satisfaction and real-world experience.

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