Reduction in Severity of Skin Scarring
Conditions
Keywords
Skin scarring, cicatrix, hypertrophic scar, hypertrophic scar prevention
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to provide subjects who participated in prior studies of EXC 001 the opportunity to have their hypertrophic scars surgically revised and treated with EXC 001.
Interventions
Single dose administered by injection at four different times
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy adults who have participated in previous studies of EXC 001. * Healthy adults who have chosen to have their scars revised.
Exclusion criteria
* Currently pregnant or pregnant during the 6 months prior to inclusion in the study, or breast feeding. * Participation in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to the start of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants With Abnormalities in Physical Examinations | Day 1 up to Week 24 | Physical examination included the assessment of skin, head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, abdomen (including liver and kidneys), musculoskeletal system, neurological system, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, endocrine system and lymph nodes. Abnormality in physical examination were based on investigator's discretion. |
| Number of Participants With Positive Skin Sensitivity Reaction | Day 1 up to Week 24 | Participants were instructed to inform the investigator in case of any itching, redness, pain or any other symptom that appeared to be a rash at the injection sites. Erythematous, raised (indurated) and edematous reactions were considered as positive skin sensitivity reactions. In this outcome measure number of participants with any positive skin sensitivity reaction were reported. |
| Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Findings in Laboratory Examinations | Day 1 up to Week 24 | Following parameters were analyzed for laboratory examination: hematology (hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, platelet count, white blood cell count, total neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes, basophils, lymphocytes); Hepatobiliary biochemistry: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin ; Renal Function Tests: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Creatinine Kinase, Uric Acid ; Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium; Glucose; Urine analysis: (decimal logarithm of reciprocal of hydrogen ion activity )\[pH\], Specific gravity. Clinically significant laboratory abnormality findings were based on investigator discretion. |
| Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change in Vital Signs | Day 1 up to Week 24 | Following vital sign parameters were assessed: diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature and body weight. Number of participants with clinically significant change in any vital sign parameter compared to baseline were reported. Clinically significant change in vital signs criteria were based on investigator's discretion. |
| Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Findings in Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities | Day 1 up to Week 24 | Following parameters were analyzed: heart rate, PR interval, QT interval, QRS interval and QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula (QTcF). Clinically significant findings in ECG were based on investigator's discretion. |
| Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) | Week 2 to Week 24 | An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included SAEs and all non-SAEs that occurred during the study. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Week 24 | Participants rated pain, itching, color, stiffness, thickness, irregularity and overall opinion of scar on 10-point scale. For pain and itching associated with scar: range = 1 (no, not at all) to 10 (yes, worst imaginable) and for other parameters associated with scar compared to normal skin: range = 1 (no, same as normal skin) to 10 (yes, very different). Composite score is the sum of all sub scores except overall opinion, range 6 (best) to 60 (worst). Scar appearance composite score is the sum of all sub scores except overall opinion, pain and itching, range 4 (best) to 40 (worst). |
| Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Week 24 | Physician rated severity of each scar using a photonumeric guide on a scale range from 1 to 5 (where 1 = minimal, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = very severe). Number of scars with different ratings of scar severity were reported. Participants may have received treatment for multiple scars (up to 5 scars), results are reported for all scars (individual scar) and most severe scar for all the participants. |
| Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Week 24 | Participants rated severity of each scar using a photonumeric guide on a scale range from 1 to 5 (where 1 = minimal, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = very severe). Number of scars with different ratings of scar severity were reported. Participants may have received treatment for multiple scars (up to 5 scars), results are reported for all scars (individual scar) and most severe scar for all the participants. |
| Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Week 24 | Physician assessment of scar was done using a valid published 10-point rating scale. Assessment included following sub scores: vascularity, pigmentation, thickness, relief, pliability, surface area and overall opinion for scar, on a score of 1 = normal skin to 10 = worst scar imaginable. Composite score was the sum of all the sub scores except the overall opinion score and range from 6 (best score) to 60 (worst score). |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Participants who participated in any of the previous studies (EXC 001-202 \[NCT01037985\], EXC 001-203 \[NCT01037413\] and EXC 001-204 \[NCT01346969\]), had scars at a minimum of 1 year after surgery in previous study which qualified for scar revision and chose scar revision treatment with EXC 001 (PF-06473871) were eligible for this study.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) Participants who underwent scar revision surgery on Day 1 and received 4 intradermal injections of EXC 001 (PF-06473871) at a dose of 5 mg/cm at Week 2, 5, 8 and 11 after the surgical incision was closed, to both sides of the incision/scar. Participants received treatment for total scar length of up to 14 cm. | 14 |
| Total | 14 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | EXC 001 (PF-06473871) |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 44.0 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.51 |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 14 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 0 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 8 / 14 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 14 |
Outcome results
Number of Participants With Abnormalities in Physical Examinations
Physical examination included the assessment of skin, head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, abdomen (including liver and kidneys), musculoskeletal system, neurological system, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, endocrine system and lymph nodes. Abnormality in physical examination were based on investigator's discretion.
Time frame: Day 1 up to Week 24
Population: Safety population included all participants who completed the scar revision surgery (Day 1 visit).
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Participants With Abnormalities in Physical Examinations | 3 Participants |
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included SAEs and all non-SAEs that occurred during the study.
Time frame: Week 2 to Week 24
Population: Safety population included all participants who completed the scar revision surgery (Day 1 visit).
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) | AEs | 8 Participants |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) | SAEs | 0 Participants |
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change in Vital Signs
Following vital sign parameters were assessed: diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature and body weight. Number of participants with clinically significant change in any vital sign parameter compared to baseline were reported. Clinically significant change in vital signs criteria were based on investigator's discretion.
Time frame: Day 1 up to Week 24
Population: Safety population included all participants who completed the scar revision surgery (Day 1 visit).
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change in Vital Signs | 0 Participants |
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Findings in Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities
Following parameters were analyzed: heart rate, PR interval, QT interval, QRS interval and QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula (QTcF). Clinically significant findings in ECG were based on investigator's discretion.
Time frame: Day 1 up to Week 24
Population: Safety population included all participants who completed the scar revision surgery (Day 1 visit).
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Findings in Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities | 0 Participants |
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Findings in Laboratory Examinations
Following parameters were analyzed for laboratory examination: hematology (hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, platelet count, white blood cell count, total neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes, basophils, lymphocytes); Hepatobiliary biochemistry: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin ; Renal Function Tests: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Creatinine Kinase, Uric Acid ; Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium; Glucose; Urine analysis: (decimal logarithm of reciprocal of hydrogen ion activity )\[pH\], Specific gravity. Clinically significant laboratory abnormality findings were based on investigator discretion.
Time frame: Day 1 up to Week 24
Population: Safety population included all participants who completed the scar revision surgery (Day 1 visit).
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Findings in Laboratory Examinations | 0 Participants |
Number of Participants With Positive Skin Sensitivity Reaction
Participants were instructed to inform the investigator in case of any itching, redness, pain or any other symptom that appeared to be a rash at the injection sites. Erythematous, raised (indurated) and edematous reactions were considered as positive skin sensitivity reactions. In this outcome measure number of participants with any positive skin sensitivity reaction were reported.
Time frame: Day 1 up to Week 24
Population: Safety population included all participants who completed the scar revision surgery (Day 1 visit).
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Participants With Positive Skin Sensitivity Reaction | 2 Participants |
Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category
Physician rated severity of each scar using a photonumeric guide on a scale range from 1 to 5 (where 1 = minimal, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = very severe). Number of scars with different ratings of scar severity were reported. Participants may have received treatment for multiple scars (up to 5 scars), results are reported for all scars (individual scar) and most severe scar for all the participants.
Time frame: Week 24
Population: Analysis population included all participants who completed Week 24 efficacy assessments. Here, type of unit analyzed signifies number of scars evaluable.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Minimal | 5 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Mild | 12 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Moderate | 4 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Severe | 1 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Very Severe | 6 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Minimal | 2 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Mild | 4 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Moderate | 2 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Severe | 1 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Physician Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Very Severe | 4 scars |
Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category
Participants rated severity of each scar using a photonumeric guide on a scale range from 1 to 5 (where 1 = minimal, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = very severe). Number of scars with different ratings of scar severity were reported. Participants may have received treatment for multiple scars (up to 5 scars), results are reported for all scars (individual scar) and most severe scar for all the participants.
Time frame: Week 24
Population: Analysis population included all participants who completed Week 24 efficacy assessments. Here, type of unit analyzed signifies number of scars evaluable.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Minimal | 6 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Mild | 7 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Moderate | 6 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Severe | 3 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Individual Scar: Very Severe | 6 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Minimal | 2 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Mild | 1 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Moderate | 4 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Severe | 1 scars |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Number of Scars Classified According to Subject Participant Photonumeric Guide Score Severity Category | Most Severe Scar: Very Severe | 5 scars |
Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score
Participants rated pain, itching, color, stiffness, thickness, irregularity and overall opinion of scar on 10-point scale. For pain and itching associated with scar: range = 1 (no, not at all) to 10 (yes, worst imaginable) and for other parameters associated with scar compared to normal skin: range = 1 (no, same as normal skin) to 10 (yes, very different). Composite score is the sum of all sub scores except overall opinion, range 6 (best) to 60 (worst). Scar appearance composite score is the sum of all sub scores except overall opinion, pain and itching, range 4 (best) to 40 (worst).
Time frame: Week 24
Population: Analysis population included all participants who completed Week 24 efficacy assessments.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Overall opinion | 6.21 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.66 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Pain | 2.46 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.62 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Itching | 2.03 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.234 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Color | 6.72 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.323 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Stiffness | 5.76 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.487 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Thickness | 5.56 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.508 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Irregular | 5.62 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.494 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Composite Score | 28.15 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 10.457 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Participant Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores, Composite Score, Scar Appearance Composite Score | Scar Appearance composite Score | 23.67 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 9.11 |
Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score
Physician assessment of scar was done using a valid published 10-point rating scale. Assessment included following sub scores: vascularity, pigmentation, thickness, relief, pliability, surface area and overall opinion for scar, on a score of 1 = normal skin to 10 = worst scar imaginable. Composite score was the sum of all the sub scores except the overall opinion score and range from 6 (best score) to 60 (worst score).
Time frame: Week 24
Population: Analysis population included all participants who completed Week 24 efficacy assessments.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Overall opinion | 4.63 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.033 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Vascularity | 4.02 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.838 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Pigmentation | 3.83 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.848 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Thickness | 4.55 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.022 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Relief | 4.06 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.112 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Pliability | 3.97 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.932 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Surface area | 4.71 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.534 |
| EXC 001 (PF-06473871) | Physician Observer Scar Assessment Score: Individual Sub Scores and Composite Score | Composite Score | 25.15 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 8.744 |