Clinical trial NCT02960997: Using Topical Sirolimus 2% for Patients With Epidermolysis Bullous Simplex (EBS) Study
Official title: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Cross-Over, Pilot Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Topical Sirolimus 2% in the Treatment of Plantar Blistering in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullous Simplex (EBS)
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Kobner
Weber-Cockayne Syndrome
Keywords: epidermolysis bullosa simplex
Lead sponsor: Stanford University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2016-11-10
Enrollment: 8
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 4
Standard ages: CHILD
ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: CROSSOVER
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) simplex is a rare orphan disease caused by a mutation in DNA leading to abnormal dominant keratins in the skin. Patients with EB simplex develop lifelong painful thick soles on their feet, and current standard of care is supportive. This pilot study will target the dominant mutant keratin proteins in the skin to ameliorate the severity of EB simplex. The purpose is to improve the function of EB simplex feet with an application of topical sirolimus, 2%. The investigators plan on inhibiting the mTOR pathway to down regulate the translation of defective keratin proteins and work through anti proliferative pathways.

Detailed description: The proposed 40 week pilot study being conducted is a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study. Participants will be assigned to treat both feet with either topical sirolimus, 2% cream daily or placebo (vehicle-control) for 12 weeks, followed by a 4 week washout period, then re-treatment to both feet will occur by the cross-over intervention.

These studies will exploit the naturally occurring transcriptional regulation of keratin sequences, the known gene aberration causing EB simplex, and assess the potential for mTOR pathway inhibition in treatment of the patient's plantar lesions. The objective of this study is to assess (1) the safety of topical rapamycin for plantar lesions for the treatment of EB simplex, and 2) test if topical rapamycin to improves the clinical severity of lesional skin, including pain and itch, in subjects with EB simplex at the end of treatment versus baseline and compared to an intrasubject placebo treated control. Wound size measurement, quality of life evaluation will be assessed using epidermolysis bullosa (QOLEB), and EB disease activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI). With the results of this pilot study, physicians would be able to transition from supportive care (the current state of the art for EB simplex) to targeted molecular therapeutics, leading to improved mobility and quality of life for patients with EB simplex.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects must:

* Be capable of understanding the purpose and risks of the study and sign a written Informed Consent Form (ICF); Legally authorized representative of subjects willing and able to give consent for children 4-18 yo.
* Be male or female with a diagnosis of EBS
* Minimum EBDASI feet activity score of 2/10
* Age - 4 years or older
* Ability to complete 12 study visits within a 40-week period, each for approximately 30-60 minutes.
* Anticipated life expectancy ≥52 weeks.
* Males and females of childbearing potential should be using an effective means of contraception.
* Laboratory values within the range of normal for the participating institution unless the PI feels they are not clinically relevant
* Be able to comply with all study requirements

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergy to sirolimus or components of the vehicle ointment
* Pregnancy, breast feeding
* Prior history of liver disease
* Serious known concurrent medical illness or infection, which could potentially present a safety risk and/or prevent compliance with the requirements of the treatment program.
* Known immunodeficiency virus or syndrome including those with:

  * Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  * Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  * Hepatitis B
* Prior history of grafting surgeries or other surgeries in the dermatologic treatment area
* History of significant condition in the dermatologic treatment area such as trauma, which could impair evaluation for the treatment of EBS or non-healing chronic wound.
* Use of other investigational drugs within 30 days of the screening visit and/or has not recovered from any side effects of prior investigational drugs or procedure in the affected area (e.g., a biopsy).
* Use of acitretin within the last 1 month
* Use of Roaccutane within last 3 months
* Botox injections to the feet within the last 6 months.
* Participant is planning extra physical activities within the next 3 months.
* Amputated foot

Primary outcomes:
measure: Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Foot Function Domain Score
timeFrame: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
measure: Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Physical Activity Domain Score
timeFrame: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
measure: Trough Concentration of Sirolimus
timeFrame: Week 12
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Average Steps Per Day Assessed by FitBit® / Pedometer
timeFrame: 12 weeks
measure: Child Dermatological Quality of Life Questionnaire Score
timeFrame: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
measure: Epidermolysis Bullosa Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI) Disease Severity Scale Score
timeFrame: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
measure: 5-D Pruritus Scale Score
timeFrame: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
measure: Plantar Defect Size Using 3D Photography
timeFrame: Baseline, week 12
measure: Foot Plantar Pressure Measurements
timeFrame: Baseline, week 12
measure: Change in mTOR Pathway Inhibition
timeFrame: Baseline, week 12
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Palo Alto
country: United States
facility: Stanford University
state: California
Study officials:
affiliation: Stanford School of Medicine
name: Joyce M Teng, MD, PhD
role: STUDY_CHAIR
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