Safety and Efficacy of Apligraf in Nonhealing Wounds of Subjects With Junctional or Dystrophic Ep… (NCT00587223) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 3
Safety and Efficacy of Apligraf in Nonhealing Wounds of Subjects With Junctional or Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)
Stopped: Insufficient patient enrollment
United States1 participantsStarted 2007-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of Apligraf for the treatment of nonhealing wounds in subjects with dystrophic or junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Apligraf will be evaluated for efficacy and safety compared to a conventional nonadherent dressing. A matched-pair design will be used to evaluate Apligraf treatment versus conventional treatment in 68 study pairs.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject is between 2 and 65 years of age.
* Subject with clinical and histological diagnosis of junctional or dystrophic EB with documented electron microscopy or immunofluorescence microscopy.
* Subject has at least two non-adjacent EB lesions, at least 4 cm apart. The two selected EB lesions must be relatively matched in terms of diagnosis, location, level of erosion and size. Lesions may be on the same limb.
* Subject with dystrophic or junctional EB lesions between 10-44 cm2 present for at least 6 weeks. For the purposes of this study, a lesion is defined as a wound resulting from a post blister erosion.
* Subject who is a female of child-bearing potential (females \>10 years of age) must have a documented negative urine or serum pregnancy test. Sexually active females must be practicing a medically proven form of contraception during the course of the study period.
* Subject or legal guardian must have read, understood and signed an institutional review board (IRB) approved Informed Consent Form or Assent Form.
* Subject and/or legal guardian must be able and willing to follow study procedures and instructions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subject with lesions only on the soles, posterior thigh or gluteus maximus.
* Subject whose lesion has healed 20% or greater in area from post debridement (if applicable) Baseline Screen (Visit 1) to post debridement Day 0 (Visit 2) as determined by wound tracings.
* Subject with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (glycos…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Proportion of Wounds First Achieving 100% Epithelialization of Tissue With the Absence of Drainage (i.e. Complete Wound Closure) Through Study Week 12