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Phase 2 N=59 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

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

Scar Prevention · Scar Reduction

Enrolled (actual)
59
Serious AEs
0.0%
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 — 23.29; 24.11; 21.33; 18.53 Units on a scale — p=0.87

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
Sep 2010

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Differences Among the 3 Dosage Groups in the Patient (PSAS) and Observer (OSAS) Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) Scores
23.29; 24.11; 21.33; 18.53; 23.47; 18.33 0.87
SECONDARY
Between-group Mean Differences in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Scores by Independent Blinded Raters
71.9; 77.0; 68.1; 56.1; 62.2; 54.3 0.23
SECONDARY
Between-group Mean Differences in Objective Measures Obtained Via 3D Photography (Elevation, Length, Width)
27.71; 27.90; 27.51; 13.48; 15.67; 12.52 0.73
SECONDARY
Between-group Mean Differences in Objective Measures Obtained Via 3D Photography (Volume)
0.42; 0.65; 0.37; -0.04; -0.06; -0.06 0.16

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 located below the neck between 1 and 3 cm long and less than 1 cm at its widest point
  • Willing to undergo keloid scar excision 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 cancer within the last 5 years, except for surgically removed cancers of the skin that are not near the keloid area
  • History of anaphylactic shock or anaphylactoid (hypersensitivity) reaction
  • Allergy to local anesthesia, including lidocaine and epinephrine
  • 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
  • Blood donation within 7 days before dosing with study drug
  • Plasma donation within 3 days before dosing with study drug
  • Tattoo within approximately 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 of a tanning bed or tanning light within the 3 months before enrollment
  • Intend to use any scar improving product during of the study (1 year)
  • History of drug addiction or excessive use of alcohol
  • Previous drug treatment of the keloid scar within the last 3 years, or have had any laser, irradiation, or surgical treatment of the keloid scar that will be removed
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00892723). 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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