E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Hypertrophic skin scarring |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Body processes [G] - Integumentary System Physiological Phenomena [G13] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To evaluate the efficacy of PF-06473871 compared to placebo, in reducing the severity of skin scarring in subjects undergoing an elective revision of hypertrophic scars resulting from prior breast surgery. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
• To assess the safety of PF-06473871 in subjects undergoing elective revision of hypertrophic scars resulting from prior breast surgery.
• To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of PF-06473871.
• To evaluate the operating characteristics and psychometric performance of the patient reported scar evaluation questionnaire (PR SEQ).
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | Yes |
E.2.3.1 | Full title, date and version of each sub-study and their related objectives |
Additional Pharmacogenomic Research (Optional)
Unless prohibited by local legislation, samples collected during the course of the study will be retained in the Pfizer BioBank. Subjects will be asked to specifically consent to allow the Retained Pharmacogenomic Sample(s) to used for the following future research:
1. Investigations of the disease under study in the clinical trial, and related conditions.
2. Samples may be used as controls. This includes use in case-control studies of diseases for which Pfizer is researching drug therapies; use in characterizing the natural variation amongst people in genes, RNA, proteins, and metabolites; and use in developing new technologies related to pharmacogenomics.
Subjects may still participate in the current trial if they elect not to allow their Retained Pharmacogenomic Samples to be used for the above-described additional purposes. |
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E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Female and male subjects between 18-55 years of age, inclusive.
2. Female subjects of childbearing potential must agree to use two highly effective methods of contraception throughout the duration of the 24 week study. A subject is of childbearing potential if, in the opinion of the investigator, she is biologically capable of having children. Female subjects who are not of childbearing potential must meet at least one of the following criteria):
a. Have undergone hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or
b. Have medically confirmed ovarian failure; or
c. Are medically confirmed to be post menopausal (cessation of regular menses for at least 12 consecutive months with no alternative pathological or physiological cause).
3. Male subjects must agree to use one of the following effective method of contraception throughout the duration of the 24 week study:
d. Male condom used with a spermicide.
e. Male sterilization with appropriately confirmed absence of sperm in the postvasectomy ejaculate
4. Subjects who have previously had breast surgery such as but not limited to breast reduction, breast augmentation, or mastopexy resulting in unacceptable bilateral scars no earlier than 6 months prior to Day 1 of the study and no later than 15 years.
5. Subjects must have a pre-existing scar with a severity equivalent to a score of 3, 4, or 5 using the photoguide (Protocol Appendix 4), as rated by the surgeon physician. A separate, independent central reader rating of scars will be performed using the same photoguide. The central reader scores and agreement/disagreement will be documented. In the case of a disagreement between the surgeon physician and the central reader (and the physician challenges), the photos will be sent to the Pfizer clinician for adjudication. Final decision on subject eligibility will be documented in the eCRF.
6. Subjects should have scars meeting the following criteria to qualify for inclusion in the study:
a. Bilateral symmetrical scars (same anatomic location), both of which are to be surgically revised (difference in scar scores between left and right must have a Delta less than or equal to 1 on photoguide).
b. Hypertrophic; both scars must be elevated above the surrounding skin.
c. The location of scars to be revised and treated are in the same area of breast on both the left and right sides.
d. Male subjects must agree to shave the treated area of the scars 24-48 hours prior to dosing and scar assessments.
e. A continuous length of a minimum of either 4 to 6 cm, or 12 cm (continuous or two 6 cm sections) must be available for treatment (although the total length of each scar may be longer), and separated from the scar on the opposite side of the sternum by at least 3 cm.
• Note: the 4 to 6 cm or 12 cm portion chosen for treatment can be anywhere along the breast scar except the areola, in order to meet this criterion.
• Note: the investigator may choose to revise as much of the scar as deemed in the best interest of the subject, but only the 4 to 6 cm or 12 cm portion designated on each side will be the “study scar” that will receive treatment with PF 0648371 or placebo.
7. Subject has chosen to have the appropriate portions of the breast scars revised.
8. Subjects must be able to tolerate up to a 3 hour scar revision surgery under sedation and local tumescent anesthesia.
9. Evidence of a personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the subject (or a legal representative) has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study.
10. Subjects who are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, photography and other study procedures.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Subjects undergoing combined surgical procedures (such as concurrent abdominoplasty, etc). Replacement implants (+/- 25% of original size) are allowed at the time of scar revision surgery.
2. Presence of significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurological, or psychiatric abnormalities that would make the subject an inappropriate candidate for the study.
3. Presence or history of breast cancer.
4. Any malignancy not considered cured (except basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin). A subject is considered cured if there has been no evidence of cancer recurrence in the previous 5 years.
5. History of radiation treatment to the area of the breast scars.
6. Pregnant females or pregnant during the last 6 months prior to inclusion in the study; breastfeeding females; males and females of childbearing potential not using two (2) methods of highly effective contraception or not agreeing to continue two (2) methods of highly effective contraception for the duration of the 24 week study.
7. Previous exposure to PF-06473871.
8. Heavy use of tobacco/ nicotine-containing products as defined as more than 10 cigarettes (or equivalent) per day.
9. Subjects taking chronic steroids (injected or oral) or other immune modulators.
10. Any previous history of adverse reaction to an oligonucleotide-based drug.
11. Use of any prescription medication within 14 days or 5 half lives (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1 or planned while on study that in the investigator’s judgment could affect wound healing.
12. Use of any over-the-counter (OTC) medication that in the investigator’s judgment could affect wound healing, including herbal products, within the 14 days or 5 half lives (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1 or planned while on study. (Protocol Appendix 5).
13. Any subject with clinically significant ischemic changes, as assessed by the investigator, or with a QTc of >450 msec should be excluded from the study.
14. Subjects with a history of skin sensitivity (dermatitis) to either the suture materials to be used or the dressings to be utilized during the course of this study.
15. Subjects with uncontrolled diabetes or any other condition that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, render them a risky surgical candidate regarding poor wound healing.
16. Subjects taking aspirin-containing products or other blood thinners.
17. Subjects with skin conditions (eg, cutis laxa that could result in poor healing or widened scars).
18. Subjects who are investigational site staff members or relatives of those site staff members or subjects who are Pfizer employees directly involved in the conduct of the trial.
19. Participation in other studies within the previous 60 days, or 5 times the plasma half life (if known) of the investigational drug (whichever is longer) before Screening and/or during study participation.
20. History of anaphylactic reactions to study or surgical medications.
21. Other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or investigational product administration or may interfere with the interpretation of study results and, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the subject inappropriate for entry into this study.
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Physician Global Assessment using the Physician Overall Opinion of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS, 10-point scale) at Week 24. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Up to 3 weeks prior to treatment, and at Week 8, 11, 18 and 24 |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
• Physician scar assessment using the complete POSAS (vascularity, pigmentation, thickness, relief, pliability, surface area, overall opinion on a 10-point scale) at Weeks 8, 11, 18 and 24 (same rater at all time points).
• Patient Global Assessment: The subject overall opinion of the POSAS (10-point scale) at Weeks 8, 11, 18 and 24.
• Patient-reported scar evaluation questionnaire (PR SEQ Symptoms and Appearance domains) at Weeks 8 and 24.
• Physician & Patient Photoguide Scar Assessment (5 point scale) at Weeks 8, 11, 18 and 24.
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Various timepoints during the 24-week study period. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | Yes |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | Yes |
E.8.1.7.1 | Other trial design description |
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E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 3 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 10 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
Germany |
Hungary |
Netherlands |
Spain |
United States |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 2 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 29 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 11 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 5 |