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Phase 2 N=59 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AZX100 Drug Product Following Excision of Keloid Scars

Scar Prevention · Scar Reduction

Enrolled (actual)
59
Serious AEs
3.4%
Results posted
Oct 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Differences Among the 3 Dosage Groups in the Patient (PSAS) and Observer (OSAS) Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) Scores — 13.3; 17.7; 15.9; 17.1 Units on a scale — p=0.078

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
AZX100 Drug Product (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Capstone Therapeutics
Primary completion
Jul 2010

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Differences Among the 3 Dosage Groups in the Patient (PSAS) and Observer (OSAS) Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) Scores
13.3; 17.7; 15.9; 17.1; 17.3; 15.5 0.078
SECONDARY
Between-group Mean Differences in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Scores by Independent Blinded Raters
62.3; 55.9; 54.9; 60.3; 57.2; 58.1 0.74
SECONDARY
Between-group Mean Differences in Objective Measures Obtained Via 3D Photography (Elevation, Length, Width)
26.8; 24.7; 27.2; 10.8; 13.3; 11.3 0.34
SECONDARY
Between-group Mean Differences in Objective Measures Obtained Via 3D Photography (Volume)
0.3; 0.3; 0.5; -0.0; -0.0; -0.1 0.95

Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the safety of AZX100 Drug Product and to determine whether it was effective in preventing or reducing re-growth of surgically removed keloid scars.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • keloid scar between 1 and 3 cm long, less than 1 cm at its widest point
  • willing to undergo keloid scar removal surgery
  • healthy adult male or non-pregnant female
  • non-diabetic
  • Body Mass Index in the range of 18-35
  • no clinically significant abnormal values on a full blood safety screen
  • non-smoker and non-nicotine user for the previous six months

Exclusion Criteria

  • history or clinical evidence of acute or chronic disease
  • history of malignant neoplasm within the last 5 years, except for surgically removed cancers of the skin that are not on the keloid area
  • history of anaphylactic shock or anaphylactoid (hypersensitivity) reaction
  • allergy to local anesthesia, including lidocaine and epinephrine
  • ongoing dermatologic disorders, except for folliculitis and acne
  • on therapy with steroids
  • on therapy with a drug that would affect collagen synthesis
  • positive urine test for nicotine or drugs of abuse
  • positive blood test for HIV 1 or 2, hepatitis B or hepatitis C
  • positive blood test for anti-AZX100 antibodies
  • participation in another study within 60 days prior to enrollment
  • donate blood within 7 days before dosing with study drug
  • donate plasma within 3 days before dosing with study drug
  • have a tattoo within 3 cm of the keloid scar that will be removed
  • apply any lotion or cream on or near the keloid scar that will be removed within 14 days before dosing with study drug
  • use a tanning bed or tanning light within 3 months before enrollment
  • intend to use any scar improving product during the study (one year)
  • history of drug addiction or excessive use of alcohol
  • previous drug treatment of the keloid scar that will be removed within the last 3 years; any laser, irradiation, or surgery of the keloid scar that will be removed
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00825916). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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