Evaluating Several Cellular, Acellular, and Matrix-like Products (CAMPs) and Standard of Care Versus Standard of Care Alone in the Management of Nonhealing Diabetic Foot and Venous Leg Ulcers.

February 12, 2025 updated by: Tiger Biosciences, LLC.

A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Modified Multi-Platform (Matriarch) Trial Evaluating Several Cellular, Acellular, and Matrix-like Products (CAMPs) and Standard of Care Versus Standard of Care Alone in the Management of Nonhealing Diabetic Foot and Venous Leg Ulcers.

Title A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Modified Multi-Platform (Matriarch) Trial Evaluating Several Cellular, Acellular, and Matrix-like Products (CAMPs) and Standard of Care versus Standard of Care alone in the Management of Nonhealing Diabetic Foot and Venous Leg Ulcers.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

To determine the between-arm difference in the proportion of subjects achieving complete closure of nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers with multiple CAMPs plus SOC versus SOC alone over 12 weeks using a modified dual platform (Matriarch) trial design.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

340

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

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

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:(DFU)

  • Subjects The potential subject must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • The potential subject must have a diagnosis of type 1 or 2 Diabetes mellitus.
  • At enrollment, the potential subject must have a target ulcer with a minimum surface area of 1.0 cm2 and a maximum surface area of 20.0 cm2 measured post debridement.
  • The potential subject must have a target ulcer that has been present for a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 52 weeks of standard of care, prior to the initial screening visit.
  • The potential subject must have a target ulcer located on the foot with at least 50% of the ulcer below the malleolus.
  • The potential subject must have a target ulcer that is Wagner 1 or 2 grade, extending at least through the dermis or subcutaneous tissue and may involve the muscle provided it is below the medial aspect of the malleolus.
  • The potential subject's affected limb must have adequate perfusion confirmed by vascular assessment. Any of the following methods performed within 3 months of the first screening visit are acceptable:

    1. ABI between 0.7 and ≤ 1.3;
    2. TBI ≥ 0.6;
    3. TCOM ≥ 40 mmHg;
    4. PVR: biphasic.
  • If the potential subject has two or more ulcers, they must be separated by at least 2 cm post-debridement. The largest ulcer satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be designated as the target ulcer. The potential subject must have a target ulcers located on the plantar aspect of the foot must be offloaded for at least 14 days prior to enrollment.
  • The potential subject must consent to using the prescribed offloading method for the duration of the study.
  • The potential subject must agree to attend the weekly study visits required by the protocol.
  • The potential subject must be willing and able to participate in the informed consent process.

Exclusion Criteria: (DFU)

  • The potential subject is known to have a life expectancy of < 6 months.
  • The potential subject's target ulcer is not secondary to diabetes.
  • The potential subject's target ulcer is infected, requires systemic antibiotic therapy, or there is cellulitis in the surrounding skin.
  • The potential subject's target ulcer exposes tendon or bone.
  • There is evidence of osteomyelitis complicating the potential subject's target ulcer.
  • The potential subject is receiving immunosuppressants (including systemic corticosteroids at doses greater than 10 mg of prednisone per day or equivalent) or cytotoxic chemotherapy or is taking medications that the PI believes will interfere with wound healing (e.g., biologics).
  • The potential subject has applied topical steroids to the ulcer surface within one month of initial screening.
  • The potential subject with a previous partial amputation on the affected foot that results in a deformity that impedes proper offloading of the target ulcer.
  • The potential subject has glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) greater than or equal to 12% within 3 months of the initial screening visit.
  • The surface area of the potential subject's target ulcer has reduced in size by more than 20% in the 2 weeks prior to the initial screening visit ("historical" run-in period). EKare Imaging Device is not required for measurements taken during the historical run-in period (e.g., calculating surface area using length X width is acceptable).
  • The surface area measurement of the potential subject's target ulcer decreases by 20% or more during the active 2-week screening phase: the 2 weeks from the initial screening visit (SV-1) to the TV-1 visit during which time the potential subject received SOC.
  • The potential subject has an acute Charcot foot, or an inactive Charcot foot, which impedes proper offloading of the target ulcer.
  • The potential subject is a woman who is pregnant or considering becoming pregnant within the next 6 months.
  • The potential subject has end stage renal disease requiring dialysis.
  • The potential subject has participated in a clinical trial involving treatment with an investigational product within the previous 30 days.
  • A potential subject who, in the opinion of the investigator, has a medical or psychological condition that may interfere with study assessments.
  • The potential subject was treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or a Cellular, Acellular, Matrix-like Product (CAMP) in the 30 days prior to the initial screening visit.
  • The potential subject has a malnutrition indicator score <17 as measured on the Mini Nutritional Assessment.
  • The potential subject has a wound with active or latent infection.
  • The potential subject has a disorder that would create unacceptable risk of post-operative complication.

Inclusion Criteria:(VLU)

  • The potential subject must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • At enrollment, the potential subjects must have a target ulcer with a minimum surface area of 1 cm2 and a maximum surface area of 20 cm2 measured post-debridement.
  • The potential subject must have a target ulcer that has been present for a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 52 weeks of standard of care prior to the initial screening visit.
  • The potential subject has no visible signs of healing objectively, less than 40% reduction in wound size in the last 4 weeks.
  • The potential subject's affected limb must have adequate perfusion confirmed by vascular assessment. Any of the following methods performed within 3 months of the first screening visit are acceptable:

    1. ABI between 0.7 and ≤ 1.3;
    2. TBI ≥ 0.6;
    3. TCOM ≥ 40 mmHg;
    4. PVR: biphasic.
  • If the potential subject has two or more ulcers, they must be separated by at least 2 cm post-debridement. The largest ulcer satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be designated as the target ulcer.
  • The potential subject must agree to attend the weekly study visits required by the protocol.
  • The potential subject must be willing and able to participate in the informed consent process.

Exclusion Criteria: (VLU)

  • The potential subject is known to have a life expectancy of < 6 months.
  • The potential subject's target ulcer is infected, requires systemic antibiotic therapy, or there is cellulitis in the surrounding skin.
  • The potential subject's target ulcer exposes tendon or bone.
  • There is evidence of osteomyelitis complicating the potential subject's target ulcer.
  • The potential subject is receiving immunosuppressants (including systemic corticosteroids at doses greater than 10 mg of prednisone per day or equivalent) or cytotoxic chemotherapy or is taking medications that the PI believes will interfere with wound healing (e.g., biologics).
  • The potential subject has applied topical steroids to the ulcer surface within one month of initial screening.
  • The potential subject has glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) greater than or equal to 12% within 3 months of the initial screening visit.
  • The surface area of the potential subject's target ulcer has reduced in size by more than 20% in the 2 weeks prior to the initial screening visit ("historical" run-in period). EKare Imaging Device is not required for measurements taken during the historical run-in period (e.g., calculating surface area using length X width is acceptable).
  • The surface area measurement of the potential subject's target ulcer decreases by 20% or more during the active 2-week screening phase: the 2 weeks from the initial screening visit (SV-1) to the TV-1 visit during which time the potential subject received SOC.
  • The potential subject is a woman who is pregnant or considering becoming pregnant within the next 6 months.
  • The potential subject has end stage renal disease requiring dialysis.
  • The potential subject has participated in a clinical trial involving treatment with an investigational product within the previous 30 days.
  • A potential subject who, in the opinion of the investigator, has a medical or psychological condition that may interfere with study assessments.
  • The potential subject was treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or a Cellular, Acellular, Matrix-like Product (CAMP) in the 30 days prior to the initial screening visit.
  • The potential subject has a malnutrition indicator score <17 as measured on the Mini Nutritional Assessment.
  • The potential subject has a wound with active or latent infection.
  • The subject has a disorder that would create unacceptable risk of post-operative complication.

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: DFU CAMP 1 + SOC = ACApatch™ + SOC
ACApatch™ is a human amniotic membrane tissue allografts derived from human placental tissue.
Participants will receive weekly applications of ACApatch™ and Standard of Care until ulcer closure, or a maximum of 12 weeks, whichever occurs first.
Experimental: DFU CAMP 2 + SOC = caregraFT™ + SOC
caregraFT™ is a human amniotic membrane tissue allografts derived from human placental tissue.
Participants will receive weekly applications of caregraFT™ and Standard of Care until ulcer closure, or a maximum of 12 weeks, whichever occurs first.
Active Comparator: DFU Standard of Care
Standard of care will be cleaning, debridement, ulcer moisture balance, and offloading.
Beginning at the screening visit, participants will receive weekly treatment with standard of care (cleaning, debridement, ulcer moisture balance, and offloading) until ulcer closure, or a maximum of 12 weeks, whichever occurs first.
Experimental: VLU CAMP 1 + SOC = ACApatch™ + SOC
ACApatch™ is a human amniotic membrane tissue allografts derived from human placental tissue.
Participants will receive weekly applications of ACApatch™ and Standard of Care until ulcer closure, or a maximum of 12 weeks, whichever occurs first.
Experimental: VLU CAMP 2 + SOC = caregraFT™ + SOC
caregraFT™ is a human amniotic membrane tissue allografts derived from human placental tissue.
Participants will receive weekly applications of caregraFT™ and Standard of Care until ulcer closure, or a maximum of 12 weeks, whichever occurs first.
Active Comparator: VLU Standard of Care
Standard of care will be cleaning, debridement, and ulcer moisture balance.
Beginning at the screening visit, participants will receive weekly treatment with standard of care (cleaning, debridement, ulcer moisture balance, and offloading) until ulcer closure, or a maximum of 12 weeks, whichever occurs first.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The between-arm difference in subjects that complete wound closure
Time Frame: 1-12 Weeks
To determine the between-arm difference in the proportion of subjects achieving complete closure of nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers with multiple CAMPs plus SOC versus SOC alone over 12 weeks using a modified dual platform (Matriarch) trial design. The platform design permits the inclusion of additional products by amending the protocol.
1-12 Weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percent Area Reduction
Time Frame: 1-12 weeks
To determine the between-arm difference in the percent area reduction (PAR) at weekly intervals the CAMP plus SOC arms versus SOC alone.
1-12 weeks
Difference between CAMP plus SOC versus SOC alone in subjects that complete wound closure
Time Frame: 1-12 weeks
To determine the between-arm difference in the time to closure over 12 weeks for CAMP plus SOC versus SOC alone.
1-12 weeks
VAS
Time Frame: 1-12 Weeks
To determine the between-arm difference in pain for patients that present with a VAS score of greater than 4.
1-12 Weeks
Adverse Events
Time Frame: 1-12 weeks
To evaluate the between-arm difference in the frequency and nature of adverse events in subjects receiving CAMP plus SOC versus SOC alone.
1-12 weeks

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Wound Quality of Life
Time Frame: 1-12 weeks
To evaluate the between-arm difference in the quality of life for subjects receiving CAMP plus SOC compared to SOC alone using the Forgotten Wound Score (FWS) at treatment visits 1, 4, 8, and 12.
1-12 weeks
Wound Quality of Life
Time Frame: 1-12 weeks
To evaluate the between-arm difference in the quality of life for subjects receiving CAMP plus SOC compared to SOC alone using the standard Wound Quality of Life (wQOL) questionnaires at treatment visits 1, 4, 8, and 12.
1-12 weeks
Age
Time Frame: 1-12 weeks
To determine the proportion of ulcers that close in patients 65 years or older for CAMP plus SOC versus SOC alone.
1-12 weeks
Functional Ambulatory Category Scale
Time Frame: 1-12 weeks
3. To evaluate the between-arm difference in functional ambulation based on Functional Ambulatory Category Scale (FACS) - VLU subjects only.
1-12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 6, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 7, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2025

Last Verified

February 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

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

No

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