Primary Objective: To assess the safety profile of TWB-103 administered to subjects with diabetic lower limb ulcers Secondary Objective: To explore the efficacy of TWB-103 administered to subjects with diabetic lower limb ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers are primarily caused by poor circulation, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), nerve damage, and foot irritation or injury. These factors, particularly poor circulation and high blood sugar, often hinder the healing process of ulcers. TWB-103 is a combination of TWB-102 cells (human fetal dermal fibroblasts) and TWB-103 hydrogel. The objective of this study was to determine whether the application of TWB-103 on diabetic ulcer wounds could accelerate the healing process in subjects with diabetic lower limb ulcers that had not shown signs of healing for at least four weeks. The study was designed as a Phase I/II, single-arm trial, with a planned enrollment of 10 subjects. These subjects would receive up to 12 weekly applications of TWB-103, and the study would evaluate both the safety and efficacy of the treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
TWB-103 will be applied to the target ulcer wound once a week by the investigator, starting from Day 1, until wound closure is confirmed or up to 12 weekly applications
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Tri-Service General Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Pre-existing abnormalities are considered as AE or SAE only when the conditions escalate. The following events should be discussed specifically: 1. Study wound and its periphery: Infection, pain, pruritus/irritation, skin dysfunction/blister, osteomyelitis, cellulitis, edema/swelling and unexpected surgery. 2. Non-study area and systemic: Infection, pain, pruritus/irritation, skin dysfunction/blister, osteomyelitis, cellulitis, edema/swelling, unexpected surgery, accidental injury, abnormal lab test and general disorders.
Time frame: Day 1~ Day 169
The Percentage of Subjects With Confirmed Study Wound Closure at Each Week up to 12 Weeks.
Wound closure is defined as "full epithelialization of the wound with the absence of drainage and without sign of abscess under the epithelium". An ulcer is considered healed only after wound closure is re-confirmed at the visit 2 weeks later.
Time frame: Week 1 ~ Week 12
Time to Confirmed Wound Closure for Those Subjects Whose Wounds Are Healed During Treatment Period and During the Study Period.
Wound closure is defined as "full epithelialization of the wound with the absence of drainage and without sign of abscess under the epithelium". An ulcer is considered healed only after wound closure is re-confirmed at the visit 2 weeks later.
Time frame: Week 1 ~ Week 12
Change of Individual Wound Area for up to 12 Weeks.
The surface area of the ulcer was estimated in the manner as follows. The ulcer along with an ulcer measuring ruler (OPSITETM transparent film) was photographed. An OPSITETM transparent film was placed on the wound and the wound area was traced on the film. The images were processed and analyzed using the ImageJ software package. The ImageJ software read the computed tomographic data and calibrated the images automatically.
Time frame: Week 1~ Week 12
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Change of Wound Area at Each Week up to 12 Weeks.
The surface area of the ulcer was estimated in the manner as follows. The ulcer along with an ulcer measuring ruler (OPSITETM transparent film) was photographed. An OPSITETM transparent film was placed on the wound and the wound area was traced on the film. The images were processed and analyzed using the ImageJ software package. The ImageJ software read the computed tomographic data and calibrated the images automatically.
Time frame: Week 1 ~ Week 12
General Granulation Rate.
The granulation rate was recorded by comments from the investigator. Healthy granulation tissue was pink to red, moist and shiny. Forming of healthy granulation tissue provided foundation for epithelialization and was an indicator of healing.
Time frame: Week 1 ~ Week 12
Quality of Granulation.
The quality of granulation tissue was recorded by comments from the investigator. Healthy granulation tissue was pink to red, moist and shiny. Forming of healthy granulation tissue provided foundation for epithelialization and was an indicator of healing.
Time frame: Week 1 ~ Week 12
Change of Wound Volume for Individual Subject Measured by 3D Camera and Analysis Software up to 12 Weeks.
For changes of (if data available) wound volume measured by the 3D camera from the baseline values, data was analyzed using one-sample t-test or Wilcoxon sign rank test. (Only for those subjects who have received the 3D measurement)
Time frame: Week 1 ~ Week 12