Overview
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Oleogel-S10 gel works to treat skin wounds from two types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa (EB): junctional EB (JEB) or dystrophic EB (DEB) in the Japanese population. Children and adults may participate. The trial also looks at the safety of Oleogel-S10 gel. The main questions it will answer are:
- Does Oleogel-S10 gel close wounds from JEB or DEB within 45 days or reduce the size of the wounds?
- Are there any medical problems when using Oleogel-S10 gel?
- How much of the drug ends up in your blood?
The study has 2 parts. In Part 1, participants will:
- Apply Oleogel-S10 gel to the EB wound dressings at least once every 4 days for 45 days.
- Visit the clinic once every 2 weeks for checkups and tests. If participants complete Part 1, they may participate in Part 2 if they choose to. In Part 2, participants will continue to receive Oleogel-S10 gel until the product is available to buy in Japan or until the trial is stopped by the company.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female aged ≥ 21 days
- Confirmed diagnosis of either JEB or DEB
- Both biological parents and all 4 grandparents of Japanese descent
- At least 3 EB wounds that meet the following criteria at the time of enrollment:
- All are located outside of the anogenital region
- All are distinguishable from any other wounds on the subject's body (separated by a minimum of 5 cm)
- At least one has been present for a minimum of 21 days but less than 9 months AND is 10 cm2 to 50 cm2 in size
- At least two have been present for a minimum of 21 days but less than 9 months AND/OR are 10 cm2 to 50 cm2 in size
- A female subject must meet one of the following criteria:
- If of childbearing potential, she must:
- Have a negative pregnancy test result at Screening and Baseline Visits, AND
- Agree to use one of the following highly reliable methods of contraception
from the day of the informed consent signature until the day after the
last Oleogel- S10 application. The following methods are acceptable:
- Placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine releasing system (IUS)
- Combined (both estrogen and progestogen) hormonal contraception (oral) associated with inhibition of ovulation, supplemented with a barrier method (preferably male condom)
- Bilateral tubal occlusion
- Sexual abstinence, defined as refraining from heterosexual intercourse during the entire study period
- Partner vasectomy, provided that the partner is the sole sexual partner and has received medical verification of the surgical success
- Be of non-childbearing potential, defined as one of the following:
- Pre-menarche, OR
- Post-menopausal (12 consecutive months of amenorrhea without an alternative medical cause), OR
- Permanently sterile following hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy (supporting evidence required)
- If of childbearing potential, she must:
- Subject and/or subject's legal representative has been informed about the study, has
read and understood the information provided, and has given written informed consent
- Subject and/or subject's legal representative is able and willing to follow all study procedures and instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hypersensitivity to Oleogel-S10 or any of its excipients
- Diagnosis of EB subtypes simplex or Kindler EB
- Receipt of systemic antibiotics for wound-related infections within 7 days prior to enrollment
- Receipt of systemic or topical (on EB wounds) steroids within 30 days prior to enrollment Exceptions: Inhaled, ophthalmic, or mucosal applications, such as budesonide suspension for esophageal strictures
- Receipt of immunosuppressive therapy or cytotoxic chemotherapy within 60 days prior to enrollment Note: Dupilumab to manage pruritis is allowed if the subject has been on a stable dose for more than 3 months prior to baseline
- Receipt of systemic gene therapy for the treatment of inherited EB
- Receipt of short-acting stem cell therapy (infusion of Muse cells, allogeneic adipocyte-derived MSC sheet (topically applied), TEMCELL (allogeneic MSCs, subcutaneous injection)) within 6 months prior to study enrollment
- Receipt of topical gene therapy for the treatment of inherited EB (e.g., beremagene geperpavec) within 3 months prior to enrollment
- Receipt of a JACE® skin graft on any of the target wounds
- Current and/or former malignancy, including skin malignancies such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
- Females: Pregnant or lactating, or of childbearing potential with a fertile male partner and unwilling to use a highly reliable method of contraception from the informed consent signature until study participation ends
- Enrollment in any other interventional study or treated with any other investigational drug for any disease within 4 weeks prior to enrollment
- Presence of any factor in the subject and/or legal representative that could interfere with study compliance, such as the ability to attend the scheduled study visits or to properly manage the dressing changes at home