A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of EscharEx (EX-02) in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of EscharEx (EX-02) in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
MediWound Ltd
32 participants
Jun 30, 2021
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will be a multicenter, prospective, open label, one-arm study intended to assess the Safety and Efficacy of EscharEx (EX-02) in the treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma. In patients with one primary superficial or nodular basal cell carcinoma lesion with a diameter of 5-10mm (Histologically confirmed BCC) located on the trunk or upper extremities (not including the hands), with well-defined borders and no previous radiation therapy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Male or female greater than age 18,
- Patients with one primary superficial or nodular basal cell carcinoma lesion (Histologically confirmed BCC) located on the trunk or upper extremities (not including the hands), with well-defined borders and no previous radiation therapy.
- Lesion is present for no longer than 4 years.
- Lesion with a diameter of 5-10mm,
- Patient and/or legally authorized representative (LAR) understands the nature of the procedure, is able and willing to adhere to the protocol regimen, and able to provide a written informed consent prior to any study procedure.
Exclusion Criteria12
- Evidence of Gorlin syndrome, neoplastic diseases (except actinic lesions), metastatic tumor or tumor with high probability of metastatic spread,
- Other malignant cancers (non BCC) of the skin at the lesion's site,
- Morphea-type basal cell carcinoma (MBCC) at the lesion's site (per biopsy report),
- Any signs of infection at the lesion site including purulent discharge, tissue abscess, erysipelas, cellulitis, etc.,
- Patients with any dermatological disease in the target lesion site or surrounding area (not including chronic actinic damage in the surrounding area),
- History of allergy or atopic disease or a known sensitivity to pineapples, papaya, bromelain or papain, as well as known sensitivity to latex proteins (known as latex-fruit syndrome), bee venom or olive tree pollen,
- Patients undergoing renal or peritoneal dialysis,
- Any condition that would preclude safe participation in the study, e.g. evidence of significant or unstable cardiovascular, pulmonary, liver, hematological, immunological, or any immediate life threatening condition,
- Concurrent acute injury or disease that might compromise the patient's welfare or the participation in the study,
- Current (within last 12 months) severe alcohol or drug use disorder
- Pregnant women (positive blood or urine pregnancy test) or nursing mothers,
- Exposure to investigational intervention within 4 weeks prior to enrolment, or anticipated participation in another investigational drug trial or other intervention trial, while enrolled in the study.
Interventions
EX-02 5% will be topically applied in a thick layer of 2-3 mm on the lesion surface for 8-12 hours including 5-10 mm margins and covered with an occlusive dressing. A new vial should be used for each application. Each patient will be treated with 7 applications.
Locations(3)
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NCT05157763