Overview
This multicenter real-world study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a novel technique for rapid intraoperative construction of tissue-engineered skin using autologous epidermal stem cells (EpiSCs) for repairing difficult-to-heal wounds. Eligible patients are randomized to receive either: (1) the experimental intervention (rapidly constructed EpiSCs-loaded scaffold combined with split-thickness skin graft via one-step or two-step procedure), or (2) control intervention (acellular scaffold combined with split-thickness skin graft). The primary outcome is the complete wound healing rate at 4 weeks post-surgery. Secondary outcomes include wound recurrence, scar quality (VSS/POSAS), functional recovery (sweat test), mortality, amputation rate, and safety profile.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- All-age population
Wounds requiring surgical repair (single area 10-100 cm²): acute wounds (burns, traumatic defects, post-scar resection) OR chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, vascular ulcers)
Completed wound bed preparation (no necrotic tissue, infection controlled)
Signed informed consent and agreement to use tissue-engineered materials and long-term follow-up
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of allergy to allogeneic/xenogeneic tissue-engineered scaffolds or collagen materials
Severe immunosuppression (HIV/AIDS, long-term immunosuppressant use)
Malignant tumors, uncontrolled systemic infection (CRP \> 50 mg/L), or organ failure (Child-Pugh Class C)
Mental illness preventing compliance with treatment or follow-up
Pregnant or lactating women


