Using Topical Sirolimus 2% for Patients With Epidermolysis Bullous Simplex (EBS) Study

Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Clinical Trial

Official title:

A Prospective, Double-Blind, Cross-Over, Pilot Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Topical Sirolimus 2% in the Treatment of Plantar Blistering in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullous Simplex (EBS)

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02960997
• Other study ID #: 35498
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: May 2016
• Est. completion date: December 1, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: February 2022
• Source: Stanford University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) simplex is a rare orphan disease caused by a mutation in DNA leading to abnormal dominant keratins in the skin. Patients with EB simplex develop lifelong painful thick soles on their feet, and current standard of care is supportive. This pilot study will target the dominant mutant keratin proteins in the skin to ameliorate the severity of EB simplex. The purpose is to improve the function of EB simplex feet with an application of topical sirolimus, 2%. The investigators plan on inhibiting the mTOR pathway to down regulate the translation of defective keratin proteins and work through anti proliferative pathways.

Description:

The proposed 40 week pilot study being conducted is a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study. Participants will be assigned to treat both feet with either topical sirolimus, 2% cream daily or placebo (vehicle-control) for 12 weeks, followed by a 4 week washout period, then re-treatment to both feet will occur by the cross-over intervention. These studies will exploit the naturally occurring transcriptional regulation of keratin sequences, the known gene aberration causing EB simplex, and assess the potential for mTOR pathway inhibition in treatment of the patient's plantar lesions. The objective of this study is to assess (1) the safety of topical rapamycin for plantar lesions for the treatment of EB simplex, and 2) test if topical rapamycin to improves the clinical severity of lesional skin, including pain and itch, in subjects with EB simplex at the end of treatment versus baseline and compared to an intrasubject placebo treated control. Wound size measurement, quality of life evaluation will be assessed using epidermolysis bullosa (QOLEB), and EB disease activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI). With the results of this pilot study, physicians would be able to transition from supportive care (the current state of the art for EB simplex) to targeted molecular therapeutics, leading to improved mobility and quality of life for patients with EB simplex.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 8
• Est. completion date: December 1, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: December 14, 2018
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 4 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects must:

• Be capable of understanding the purpose and risks of the study and sign a written Informed Consent Form (ICF); Legally authorized representative of subjects willing and able to give consent for children 4-18 yo.
• Be male or female with a diagnosis of EBS
• Minimum EBDASI feet activity score of 2/10
• Age - 4 years or older
• Ability to complete 12 study visits within a 40-week period, each for approximately 30-60 minutes.
• Anticipated life expectancy =52 weeks.
• Males and females of childbearing potential should be using an effective means of contraception.
• Laboratory values within the range of normal for the participating institution unless the PI feels they are not clinically relevant
• Be able to comply with all study requirements

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergy to sirolimus or components of the vehicle ointment
• Pregnancy, breast feeding
• Prior history of liver disease
• Serious known concurrent medical illness or infection, which could potentially present a safety risk and/or prevent compliance with the requirements of the treatment program.
• Known immunodeficiency virus or syndrome including those with:
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Hepatitis B
• Prior history of grafting surgeries or other surgeries in the dermatologic treatment area
• History of significant condition in the dermatologic treatment area such as trauma, which could impair evaluation for the treatment of EBS or non-healing chronic wound.
• Use of other investigational drugs within 30 days of the screening visit and/or has not recovered from any side effects of prior investigational drugs or procedure in the affected area (e.g., a biopsy).
• Use of acitretin within the last 1 month
• Use of Roaccutane within last 3 months
• Botox injections to the feet within the last 6 months.
• Participant is planning extra physical activities within the next 3 months.
• Amputated foot

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cockayne Syndrome
• Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
• Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Kobner
• Weber-Cockayne Syndrome

Intervention

Drug:
• Sirolimus, 2%

• Vehicle

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Stanford University	Palo Alto	California

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Stanford University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (14)

Castedo M, Ferri KF, Kroemer G. Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR): pro- and anti-apoptotic. Cell Death Differ. 2002 Feb;9(2):99-100. — View Citation

Elman S, Hynan LS, Gabriel V, Mayo MJ. The 5-D itch scale: a new measure of pruritus. Br J Dermatol. 2010 Mar;162(3):587-93. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09586.x. Epub 2009 Dec 1. — View Citation

Fine JD, Bruckner-Tuderman L, Eady RA, Bauer EA, Bauer JW, Has C, Heagerty A, Hintner H, Hovnanian A, Jonkman MF, Leigh I, Marinkovich MP, Martinez AE, McGrath JA, Mellerio JE, Moss C, Murrell DF, Shimizu H, Uitto J, Woodley D, Zambruno G. Inherited epidermolysis bullosa: updated recommendations on diagnosis and classification. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Jun;70(6):1103-26. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.01.903. Epub 2014 Mar 29. Review. — View Citation

Fine JD, Johnson LB, Weiner M, Suchindran C. Assessment of mobility, activities and pain in different subtypes of epidermolysis bullosa. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2004 Mar;29(2):122-7. — View Citation

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Frew JW, Martin LK, Nijsten T, Murrell DF. Quality of life evaluation in epidermolysis bullosa (EB) through the development of the QOLEB questionnaire: an EB-specific quality of life instrument. Br J Dermatol. 2009 Dec;161(6):1323-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09347.x. Epub 2009 Jun 11. Erratum in: Br J Dermatol. 2010 Mar;162(3):701. — View Citation

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Hickerson RP, Leake D, Pho LN, Leachman SA, Kaspar RL. Rapamycin selectively inhibits expression of an inducible keratin (K6a) in human keratinocytes and improves symptoms in pachyonychia congenita patients. J Dermatol Sci. 2009 Nov;56(2):82-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2009.07.008. Epub 2009 Aug 21. — View Citation

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Loh CC, Kim J, Su JC, Daniel BS, Venugopal SS, Rhodes LM, Intong LR, Law MG, Murrell DF. Development, reliability, and validity of a novel Epidermolysis Bullosa Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI). J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Jan;70(1):89-97.e1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.09.041. — View Citation

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Foot Function Domain Score	Foot function was assessed utilizing the validated Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Low Score (0) means severely limited in performing a broad range of physical activities. High Score (100) means can perform all desired physical activities. Data are reported per intervention.	Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
Primary	Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Physical Activity Domain Score	Physical Activity was assessed utilizing the validated Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Low Score (0) means severely limited in performing a broad range of physical activities. High Score (100) means can perform all desired physical activities. Data are reported per intervention.	Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
Primary	Trough Concentration of Sirolimus	Trough measurements were taken prior to topical sirolimus administration at the week 12 study visit.	Week 12
Secondary	Average Steps Per Day Assessed by FitBit® / Pedometer	Average number of steps walked per day from baseline to the end of each treatment.	12 weeks
Secondary	Child Dermatological Quality of Life Questionnaire Score	Quality of Life-Epidermolysis Bullosa (QOLEB) Questionnaire specifically designed for people with EB. The QOLEB can be used to identify everyday life occurrences negatively affected by EB. It assesses change in quality of life over time, an important measure when assessing the success of new treatments for EB. Scores from 0 to 51, with higher scores indicate greater impact of EB on quality of life. Data are reported per intervention.	Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
Secondary	Epidermolysis Bullosa Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI) Disease Severity Scale Score	The EBDASI is a validated scoring system that objectively quantifies the severity of EB affecting the entire body. It has been designed to evaluate the response to new therapies for the treatment of EB. Scores range from 0 (absent of EB) to 10 (entire area involved). Data are reported per intervention.	Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
Secondary	5-D Pruritus Scale Score	The 5-D Pruritus Scale is a 1-page, 5-question tool used in clinical trials to assess 5 dimensions of background itch: degree, duration, direction, disability, and distribution. Each question corresponds to 1 of the 5 dimensions of itch; participants were to rate their symptoms over the preceding 2-week period on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the most affected. After the summation of individual score, the total score ranges from 5 (least affected) to 25 (most affected). Data are reported per intervention.	Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period
Secondary	Plantar Defect Size Using 3D Photography	Plantar defect size measurements using 3D photography (% change in total defect area).	Baseline, week 12
Secondary	Foot Plantar Pressure Measurements	Foot plantar pressure measurements before and after treatment using the Podotech Elftman Foot Scanner.	Baseline, week 12
Secondary	Change in mTOR Pathway Inhibition	Molecular biology study of skin biopsies assayed for mTOR pathway inhibition (e.g. determination of phosphoprotein inhibition included ribosomal protein S6, S6 kinase and/or eIF-4E binding protein).	Baseline, week 12