Actively Recruiting

Phase 2
Age: 18Years - 80Years
All Genders
ID06810726

Evaluation of Safety and Clinical Performance of Tropocells Autologous Platelet-rich Fibrin for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Adults

Led by Estar Medical dba Medical Technologies, LTD · Updated on 2025-06-12

30

Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

13 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

E

Estar Medical dba Medical Technologies, LTD

Lead Sponsor

W

WCG IRB

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the safety and clinical performance of the Tropocells Autologous Platelet-rich Fibrin (PRF) system in treating mild to moderate neuroischemic diabetic chronic foot ulcers in adults aged 18 to 80 years with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The study focuses on wound closure and safety outcomes in approximately 30 participants without a comparison group. The ulcers targeted are Grade 1 and 2, non-infected, and located below the ankle. The study begins with a 2-week run-in phase where participants receive standard wound care including nutritional supplements, wound cleansing, debridement, dressings, mild compression, and off-loading with a removable boot, attending weekly clinic visits. Participants who show less than 20% wound reduction during this phase may enter a 12-week active treatment phase, receiving weekly applications of the Tropocells Autologous PRF gel clot on the wound bed alongside standard care. After complete wound closure with two consecutive weekly assessments, participants enter a follow-up phase with evaluations at 1 and 3 months to monitor wound status. Participants will have wounds assessed weekly during treatment through photographs and measurements. Data collected includes wound area reduction and adverse events to evaluate safety. Follow-up visits after closure confirm if wounds remain closed. The study involves monitoring for safety issues throughout screening and treatment phases, with total participation lasting up to about 5 months including follow-up.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Evaluate Use of Tropocells(R) Autologous Platelet-rich Fibrin (PRF) for Wagner Grade 1 and Grade 2, Mild to Mod Neuroischemic Plantar Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Care.

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 80Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Male or female aged 18 to 80 years
  • Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic diabetic foot ulcer Grade 1 or 2, non-infected, below the ankle, sized between 1.0 and 12.0 cm², present for at least 30 days
  • Wound depth 5mm or less, no exposed capsule, tendon, or bone, and no tunneling or sinus tracts
  • Adequate vascular perfusion defined by ABI, Toe Pressure, TcPO2, or skin perfusion pressure thresholds
  • Ulcer separated by at least 2.0 cm from other wounds if multiple ulcers present
  • Demonstrated use of off-loading device like a removable boot
  • Normal platelet count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and controlled glucose (HbA1C ≤ 12%)
  • Negative pregnancy test and contraception use if female of childbearing potential
  • Provided informed consent and agrees to comply with study procedures
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Life expectancy less than 12 months
  • Anemia with hemoglobin ≤10 g/dL or hematocrit ≤27%
  • Ulcers caused by conditions other than diabetic foot pathology
  • Participation in another investigational study within 30 days
  • Recent sepsis or soft tissue infection at wound site within 2 weeks
  • Osteomyelitis at wound site
  • Chronic renal failure requiring dialysis
  • Religious objections to blood products
  • Recent alcohol or substance abuse
  • Blood-borne or communicable diseases preventing participation
  • Severe lymphedema preventing limb lifting
  • Cognitive impairment or inability to consent
  • Blood disorders like sickle cell anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia
  • Use of certain medications or treatments affecting wound healing within past 30 days
  • Known sensitivity to blood components used in the PRF kit
  • Inadequate venous access for blood draws required in the study

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

Weekly visits for 2 weeks (in-person)

Run-in Period

Duration - 2 weeks

Participants receive standard of care including nutritional supplementation, wound assessment, cleansing, debridement, dressing, mild compression, and off-loading with a removable boot.

Weekly visits for 2 weeks (in-person)

Treatment

Duration - 12 weeks

Participants who do not show sufficient wound area reduction enter the active treatment phase receiving weekly application of Tropocells Autologous Platelet-rich Fibrin in addition to standard of care.

Weekly visits for 12 weeks (in-person)

Follow-up

Duration - 3 months

Participants with complete wound closure are assessed at 1 and 3 months to confirm persistent closure with photos and measurements.

2 visits (in-person) at 1 and 3 months after closure

Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

WoundCentrics Wound Care & Hyperbarics -Corpus Christi - Shoreline

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78404

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2

Woundcentrics Wound Care Center At Corpus Christi South

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78414

Actively Recruiting

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Research Team

M

Marcus L. Gitterle, MD, FACCWS

T

Tarek Ibrahim, MBA

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

1

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