Allogeneic ABCB5-positive Dermal Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa (Phase III)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the safety and efficacy of allo-APZ2-OTS administered intravenously to subjects with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) compared to placebo.

Official Title
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A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Interventional, Multicenter, Phase III Clinical Trial to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of ABCB5-positive Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (ABCB5+ MSCs) on Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)

Conditions
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Epidermolysis Bullosa

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: allo-APZ2-OTS
* Drug: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male or female subjects from 6 months of age with a diagnosis of RDEB confirmed by genetic testing or by a skin biopsy with immunofluorescence mapping Subject is eligible to participate in this clinical trial based on general health condition; Subject with a target wound meeting the following criteria: 5-50 cm2, ≥ 21 days and < 9 months, no signs of acute infection; Patient/legal representative understands the nature of the procedure and provide written informed consent/assent prior to any clinical trial procedure; Women of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at Visit 1. Women of childbearing potential, male participants, and their partner must be willing to use highly effective contraceptive methods during the course of the entire clinical trial. Exclusion Criteria: Any current tumor diseases, including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma; Any known allergies to components of the IP or premedication; Patient/legal representative anticipated to be unwilling or unable to comply with the requirements of the protocol; Pregnant or lactating women; Current or previous (within 30 days of screening) treatment with another IP, or participation and/or under follow-up in another interventional clinical trial; Previous participation in this clinical trial (except for screening failures); Clinically significant or unstable concurrent disease or other clinical contraindications like an uncontrolled or poorly controlled mental health condition of the subject and/or his/her legal representative that could impact on patient's safety or interfere with study compliance such as inability to attend scheduled study visits; Confidential Employees of the sponsor, or employees or relatives of the investigator.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 6 Months

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Verum<br> | Drug: allo-APZ2-OTS<br>* Allogeneic dermal ABCB5-positive Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (ABCB5+ MSCs)<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br> | Drug: Placebo<br>* Placebo<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proportion of subjects with complete target wound closure | Proportion of subjects with complete healing of target wound, determined by the investigator, as compared to baseline | 12 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time to complete target wound closure from baseline |  | 12 months |