CellFX Treat & Resect Low-Risk BCC Feasibility Study

December 15, 2022 updated by: Pulse Biosciences, Inc.

A Multicenter, Prospective, Treat and Resect Feasibility Study of the CellFX System for the Treatment of Low-Risk Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Lesions

This prospective, multicenter, study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the CellFX System in adults subjects with low-risk basal cell carcinoma (superficial and nodular) for complete histological clearance of the target lesion followed by surgical tumor excision 60 days post-treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The study will enroll healthy adult subjects with confirmed low-risk (superficial and nodular) BCC lesion(s) by biopsy, excluding BCCs located on the face, neck, scalp, axilla, hands, feet, and genitals not exceeding 1.5 cm. Macrophotography of all study BCCs will be captured and clinically assessed by the site investigator for characterization of healing and scar appearance prior to and post-surgical excision. All subjects will be followed at 3, 7, 14, 30 and 60-days post-CellFX procedure and at 14, 30 and 60-days post-excision. Adverse events will be documented.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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30

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Alabama
      • Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States, 35242
        • Surgical Dermatology Group
    • California
      • Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90210
        • Moy-Fincher-Chipps Dermatology
    • Florida
      • Clearwater, Florida, United States, 34685
        • Palm Harbor Dermatology
    • Massachusetts
      • Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States, 02467
        • SkinCare Physicians
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29407
        • Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

22 years to 85 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is at least 22 and no older than 85 years of age.
  • Subject has 1-2 primary, non-recurrent, superficial, or nodular visible basal cell carcinoma lesion up to 1.5 cm in size with well-defined borders that has been verified by biopsy.
  • Lesion(s) is appropriate for full linear excision with 5 mm margins.
  • Subject is capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and in this protocol.
  • Subject gives voluntary, written informed consent to participate in this clinical investigation and from whom consent has been obtained.
  • Subject is willing to have BCC lesion(s) treated in a single treatment session and must comply with all study procedures including follow-up visits.
  • Subject consents to have photographs taken of the BCC lesion(s).
  • Subject agrees to refrain from using all other lesion removal products or treatments (topical medication including over-the-counter medications or treatments from PI or another physician) during the study period.
  • Subject agrees to refrain from prolonged sun exposure of the treatment area during the study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has an implantable electronic medical device (i.e., pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator).
  • Subject has an active infection or history of infection in designated test area within four weeks prior to treatment.
  • Subject is not willing or able to sign the Informed Consent.
  • Subject is known to be immune compromised/has a history of immunosuppression (e.g., organ transplant, long-term use of psoralen) or genetic disease (e.g., nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome [Gorlin syndrome], xeroderma pigmentosum).
  • The basal cell carcinoma lesion intended for treatment with the CellFX System is on the face, neck, scalp, axilla, hands, feet, or genitals.
  • The basal cell carcinoma intended for treatment with the CellFX System is a high-risk BCC subtype including perineurial, infiltrative, sclerosing, morpheaform, desmoplastic, micronodular, basosquamous or exhibiting aggressive growth patterns.
  • Subject is known to be a keloid producer.
  • Subject has allergies to Lidocaine or Lidocaine-like products.
  • Subject has a history of radiation to the area intended for treatment.
  • Subject has current or prior metastatic BCC.
  • Subject is currently being treated or has been previously treated with Sonidegib or Vismodegib.
  • Subject has recurrent BCC lesions.
  • Subject has a systemic infection.
  • Subject has a history of epilepsy.
  • Subject has a history of cardiac arrhythmia, myocardial infarction or structural heart disease.
  • Subject is employed by the sponsor, clinic site, or entity associated with the conduct of the study.
  • Subject has any condition or situation which, in the Investigator's opinion, puts the subject at significant risk, could confound the study results, or may interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study.
  • Subject has a history of use of any other investigational drug, therapy, or device within the past 30 days of enrollment or concurrent participation in another research study, with the exception of participation in a COVID vaccination related clinical trial.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: CellFX Procedure
Treatment of the BCC with CellFX System
Device: CellFX System
Nano-Pulse Stimulation (NPS)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Lesions With BCC Histological Clearance
Time Frame: 60-days post-CellFX procedure
The primary effectiveness endpoint is the total number of lesions with complete histological clearance of the BCC lesion during histological review of microscopic analysis using H & E slides. Counts and proportions will be assessed.
60-days post-CellFX procedure
Number of Participants With Treatment Related Serious Adverse Events
Time Frame: 60-days post-CellFX procedure
No serious adverse events related to CellFX Treatment or Procedure
60-days post-CellFX procedure

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Pulse Biosciences, Inc.

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Study Chair: Richard A. Nuccitelli, PhD, Pulse Biosciences, Inc.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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June 2, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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March 2, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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July 22, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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May 30, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 5, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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June 8, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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January 11, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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December 15, 2022

Last Verified

Last Verified

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December 1, 2022

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Terms related to this study

Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • NP-TR-014

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

Yes

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