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Evaluation of Non-cultured Epidermal Cellular Grafting vs Hyaluronic Acid for Repigmenting Vitiligo and Piebaldism

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Vitiligo
Piebaldism
Interventions
Device: VITICELL
Device: PLACEBO
Registration Number
NCT02156427
Lead Sponsor
Laboratoires Genévrier
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of autologous epidermal cells suspension grafting using a newly developed device named VITICELL® compared to placebo.

The secondary objective is to evaluate safety of VITICELL® and global satisfaction of patient and investigator.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
38
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men and women aged over 18 years old with a diagnosis of non-scaring leukoderma that has been stable over the last 2 years (non-segmental, segmental vitiligo and piebaldism)
  • For non-segmental vitiligo: symmetrical vitiligo lesions, or parts of a lesion. A part of at least 1 cm2 (1 x 1 cm), but preferable 4 cm2 (2x2 cm) and preferably in the center of each lesions (left/right) should be treated.

The minimum distance between the normal pigmented skin and the test area should preferably be at least 0.5 cm.

  • For segmental vitiligo lesion and piebaldism: all lesions possible if two parts of at least 1 cm2 (1 x 1 cm), but preferably 4 cm2 (2 x 2 cm) in the lesion can be treated. The minimum distance between the 2 areas should be 2 cm and between test areas and to the normal pigmented skin preferably at least 0.5 cm.
  • Medical treatments of vitiligo failed (in case of vitiligo: at least cream treatment for 6 months).
  • Absence of infected lesion
  • Negative serology (HIV-hepatitis B and C- Syphilis)
  • Without treatment one month for cream and 3 months for phototherapy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Hypersensibility to local anaesthetics or one of the components of the device (trypsin, hyaluronic acid)
  • Indication against biopsies
  • Patient with a history of melanoma
  • Positive serology (ongoing serious systemic disease, herpes, HIV, hepatitis B and C-Syphilis)
  • Positive pregnancy test
  • History of keloidal scars and presence of Koebner's phenomenon (type 1 and type 2b)
  • Infected lesion
  • Test areas not on fingers and toes vitiligo areas in case of non-segmental vitiligo
  • Test areas not on facial non segmental vitiligo
  • Pregnant women, or lactating
  • Age <18years
  • Major deprived of their freedom by administrative or legal decision, or being the subject of a legal protection measure, or out of state to express their consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
VITICELLVITICELLIn this arm, lesions will be treated by autologous epidermal cells suspension (containing hyaluronic acid) obtained after VITICELL kit's use, a class III medical device.
PLACEBOPLACEBOIn this arm, lesions will be treated by a suspension of hyaluronic acid without epidermal cells.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of successful repigmentationat month 6

succesful repigementation define as more than or equal to 50% repigmentation of the treated area

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of successful repigmentationat month 12

succesful repigementation define as more than or equal to 50% repigmentation of the treated area

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Department of Dermatology - Ghent University Hospital

🇧🇪

Ghent, Belgium

University Hospital Center of Bordeaux

🇫🇷

Bordeaux, France

CHU Le Mans

🇫🇷

Le Mans, France

Dr Michel PASCAL

🇫🇷

Paris, France

San Gallicano Dermatological Institute

🇮🇹

Roma, Italy

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