A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of RXI-109 on the Outcome of Keloid Excision Surgery in Healthy Adults
- Registration Number
- NCT02079168
- Lead Sponsor
- RXi Pharmaceuticals, Corp.
- Brief Summary
To evaluate the effectiveness of RXI-109 in reducing the recurrence of keloid formation following elective keloid excision.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 16
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults, 21-55 years of age.
- Two keloids of approximately similar size and anatomical location on the earlobe, neck, or torso.
- Keloids to be excised must have been present for > 1 year.
Exclusion Criteria
- Use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products
- Pregnant or lactating
- Post-menopausal or full hysterectomy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Cohort 1 RXI-109 Treatment with RXI-109 at the site of one excised keloid and a placebo at the site of a second excised keloid. Dosing to begin at the time of surgery. Cohort 1 Placebo Treatment with RXI-109 at the site of one excised keloid and a placebo at the site of a second excised keloid. Dosing to begin at the time of surgery. Cohort 2 RXI-109 Treatment with RXI-109 at the site of one excised keloid and a placebo at the site of a second excised keloid. Dosing to begin two weeks after surgery. Cohort 2 Placebo Treatment with RXI-109 at the site of one excised keloid and a placebo at the site of a second excised keloid. Dosing to begin two weeks after surgery.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduction in the recurrence of a keloid after keloid excision 6 months To evaluate the effectiveness of RXI-109 in reducing the recurrence of keloid formation following elective keloid excision
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Safety of RXI-109 6 months To assess severity and frequency of reported adverse events and clinically-relevant changes in laboratory testing after elective excision of a keloid
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