Pilot Studies Testing the Use of Oral Amitriptyline in Reducing Localized Burn Injury-induced Microvesicle Particle Release
15 juli 2026 bijgewerkt door: Wright State University
The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of substances contained in skin known as microvesicle particles (MVP).
The hypothesis to be tested in this study is that treatment with a single dose of 75mg of amitriptyline will block the MVP released from the skin from a very small localized burn injury.
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Nog niet aan het werven
Interventie / Behandeling
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of substances contained in skin known as microvesicle particles (MVP).
Studies suggest these MVP are involved in many conditions such as after the thermal burn injury.
In fact, there is evidence suggesting that these MVP cause severe toxic effects and could be responsible for deaths following extensive thermal burn injuries.
These particles are typically found in skin and are evaluated by taking a portion of area with skin biopsy.
Of importance, MVP release from the skin can be blocked by drugs such as amitriptyline, a medicine which is a tricyclic anti-depressant.
The hypothesis to be tested in this study is that treatment with a single dose of 75mg of amitriptyline will block the MVP released from the skin from a very small localized burn injury.
This study is evaluating the amount of MVP made in the skin following a localized injury with heat and then conducting small skin biopsies.
Additionally, samples from the inside of the nostrils are collected.
By utilizing these methods after taking oral amitriptyline and then comparing them after taking a placebo, the investigator can see if taking the amitriptyline causes lesser amounts of MVP in the skin and nose cells.
Studietype
Ingrijpend
Inschrijving (Geschat)
20
Fase
- Fase 1
Contacten en locaties
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Studiecontact
- Naam: Pharmacology Translational Unit
- Telefoonnummer: 937-245-7500
- E-mail: pturesearch@docdermgroup.com
Studie Locaties
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Ohio
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Fairborn, Ohio, Verenigde Staten, 45324
- Wright State University - Pharmacology Translational Unit
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Contact:
- Pharmacology Translational Unit
- Telefoonnummer: 937-245-7500
- E-mail: pturesearch@docdermgroup.com
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Deelname Criteria
Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
- Volwassen
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Ja
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult Males and Females age 18 - 60
- All skin types on Fitzpatrick Scale (Type I-VI)
- Able to comprehend procedures and risks
- Willing to participate and understand the informed consent document
- Have reliable transportation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects should be otherwise healthy and not have any significant medical issues that could interfere with the study, in particular any heart arrythmias and not be on any prescription medications that could react with amitriptyline.
- History of abnormal scarring (i.e., keloids) or poor wound healing.
- No over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (aspirin, acetaminophen) or antioxidant vitamins (vitamin C) in past 14 days.
- Currently taking known photosensitizers, anti-inflammatories, other tricyclic antidepressants, or systemic agents known to be aSMase inhibitors
- Large tattoos in designated testing areas
- Tanning bed use within last 3 months
- UVB treatments in past 3 months
- Medical history of abnormal scarring or diseases that could affect wound healing
- Medical history of hypertension/hypotension or heart problems
- Pregnant or nursing
- History of sores in nares or easy bleeding from nares or other bleeding disorders.
- Nasal piercings
- Known allergies to lidocaine or amitriptyline
Studie plan
Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Preventie
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Crossover-opdracht
- Masker: Dubbele
Wapens en interventies
Deelnemersgroep / Arm |
Interventie / Behandeling |
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Ander: Amitriptyline then Placebo
At Visit 1, subjects take 75mg amitriptyline.
Then at Visit 2, subjects take a placebo.
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Placebo
75mg amitriptyline
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Ander: Placebo then Amitriptyline
At Visit 1, subjects take placebo.
Then at Visit 2, subjects take 75mg amitriptyline.
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Placebo
75mg amitriptyline
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Change from Baseline in MVP Release in Skin from a localized thermal burn injury in response to oral amitriptyline versus placebo as measured by skin biopsy
Tijdsspanne: 2 hours after the burn injury
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To see the change from baseline in microvesicle particle release in the skin after a localized thermal burn injury.
In this double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover study.
Subjects are treated with placebo or 75mg amitriptyline and 90 minutes later a small area of anesthetized volar forearm skin will be treated with a heated 3.5 mm metal rod to generate a thermal burn injury.
Skin biopsies of burned and nearby untreated area will be obtained 2 hours after localized burn injury.
MVP will be measured int he tissue.
Briefly, the biopsies will be weighed, and treated with enzymes to break down the tissue.
Following several centrifugation steps, the MVP fraction will be measured using a Nanosight instrument.
The MVPs will be normalized to biopsy weight.
The process will be repeated in 6-10 weeks but will use opposite forearm and subjects who were given placebo will be given amitriptyline (and vice versa).
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2 hours after the burn injury
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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Change in MVP release of nasal mucosal cells obtained from one nostril before and other nostril 90 min after subject ingests placebo or 75mg amitriptyline
Tijdsspanne: 2 hours after burn injury
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These studies will test if oral amitriptyline will block thermal injury-induced MVP release in nasal epithelial cells ex vivo.
Subjects will have nasal epithelial cells removed from one nostril before and other nostril 90 minutes following treatment with placebo or 75mg amitriptyline.
The nasal mucosal epithelial cells will taken to the laboratory and treated with a 30 second exposure to a heated water bath and 2 hours later MVP isolated from the supernatants and following several centrifugation steps, the MVP fraction will be quantitated using a Nanosight instrument.
The process will be repeated in 6-10 weeks but subjects who were given placebo will be given amitriptyline (and vice versa).
The amount of MVP induced in the supernatants of nasal mucosa cells treated with burn injury ex vivo will be compared to no burn treatment.
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2 hours after burn injury
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Studie record data
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Bestudeer belangrijke data
Studie start (Geschat)
1 juni 2027
Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)
1 juni 2033
Studie voltooiing (Geschat)
1 juni 2033
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
4 juni 2026
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
4 juni 2026
Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)
10 juni 2026
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)
17 juli 2026
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
15 juli 2026
Laatst geverifieerd
1 juni 2026
Meer informatie
Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie
Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- IRB-2026-1023
Informatie over medicijnen en apparaten, studiedocumenten
Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd geneesmiddel
Ja
Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd apparaatproduct
Nee
product vervaardigd in en geëxporteerd uit de V.S.
Ja
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