Trial Outcomes & Findings for Using Topical Sirolimus 2% for Patients With Epidermolysis Bullous Simplex (EBS) Study (NCT NCT02960997)

NCT ID: NCT02960997

Last Updated: 2022-03-09

Results Overview

Foot function was assessed utilizing the validated Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Low Score (0) means severely limited in performing a broad range of physical activities. High Score (100) means can perform all desired physical activities. Data are reported per intervention.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period

Results posted on

2022-03-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Sirolimus, Then Placebo
Participants will receive Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks followed by placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks.
Placebo, Then Sirolimus
Participants will receive placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks followed by Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks.
First Intervention, 12 Weeks
STARTED
4
4
First Intervention, 12 Weeks
COMPLETED
4
4
First Intervention, 12 Weeks
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Washout Period, 4 Weeks
STARTED
4
4
Washout Period, 4 Weeks
COMPLETED
4
4
Washout Period, 4 Weeks
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Second Treatment, 12 Weeks
STARTED
4
4
Second Treatment, 12 Weeks
COMPLETED
4
4
Second Treatment, 12 Weeks
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Follow-up Period, 4 Weeks
STARTED
4
4
Follow-up Period, 4 Weeks
COMPLETED
4
4
Follow-up Period, 4 Weeks
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Using Topical Sirolimus 2% for Patients With Epidermolysis Bullous Simplex (EBS) Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Sirolimus, Then Placebo
n=4 Participants
Participants will receive Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks followed by placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks.
Placebo, Then Sirolimus
n=4 Participants
Participants will receive placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks followed by Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks.
Total
n=8 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Foot Function
51.6 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.16 • n=5 Participants
51.6 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.90 • n=7 Participants
51.6 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.76 • n=5 Participants
Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Physical Activity
63.9 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25.00 • n=5 Participants
54.2 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.35 • n=7 Participants
59.0 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.21 • n=5 Participants
Child Dermatological Quality of Life Questionnaire
18.0 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.17 • n=5 Participants
17.3 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.60 • n=7 Participants
17.6 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.90 • n=5 Participants
Epidermolysis Bullosa Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI) Disease Severity Scale
2.8 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.43 • n=5 Participants
3.5 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.87 • n=7 Participants
3.1 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.78 • n=5 Participants
5-D Pruritus Score
15.0 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.87 • n=5 Participants
11.0 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.35 • n=7 Participants
13.0 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.92 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period

Foot function was assessed utilizing the validated Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Low Score (0) means severely limited in performing a broad range of physical activities. High Score (100) means can perform all desired physical activities. Data are reported per intervention.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 Participants
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
n=8 Participants
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Foot Function Domain Score
Week 0
61.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.48
49.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.83
Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Foot Function Domain Score
Week 12
60.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.37
56.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.09

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period

Physical Activity was assessed utilizing the validated Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Low Score (0) means severely limited in performing a broad range of physical activities. High Score (100) means can perform all desired physical activities. Data are reported per intervention.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 Participants
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
n=8 Participants
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Physical Activity Domain Score
Week 0
69.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.37
54.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.65
Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Physical Activity Domain Score
Week 12
70.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.37
61.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.91

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: Trough concentration of sirolimus was collected during Sirolimus treatment only, so the Placebo group is not presented in this outcome measure.

Trough measurements were taken prior to topical sirolimus administration at the week 12 study visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 Participants
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
Trough Concentration of Sirolimus
NA ng/mL
Standard Deviation NA
All measurements were below the lower limit of quantitation (\<2 ng/mL).

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: One participant had no Fitbit data during placebo treatment and is excluded from the analysis. Three participants lost their Fitbit devices for week 12 reporting during sirolimus treatment; their data through week 8 are included in the analysis.

Average number of steps walked per day from baseline to the end of each treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 Participants
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
n=7 Participants
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
Average Steps Per Day Assessed by FitBit® / Pedometer
6624 steps
Standard Deviation 1847
7130 steps
Standard Deviation 3025

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period

Quality of Life-Epidermolysis Bullosa (QOLEB) Questionnaire specifically designed for people with EB. The QOLEB can be used to identify everyday life occurrences negatively affected by EB. It assesses change in quality of life over time, an important measure when assessing the success of new treatments for EB. Scores from 0 to 51, with higher scores indicate greater impact of EB on quality of life. Data are reported per intervention.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 Participants
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
n=8 Participants
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
Child Dermatological Quality of Life Questionnaire Score
Week 0
14.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.37
6.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.79
Child Dermatological Quality of Life Questionnaire Score
Week 12
14.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.14
13.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.32

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period

The EBDASI is a validated scoring system that objectively quantifies the severity of EB affecting the entire body. It has been designed to evaluate the response to new therapies for the treatment of EB. Scores range from 0 (absent of EB) to 10 (entire area involved). Data are reported per intervention.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 Participants
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
n=8 Participants
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
Epidermolysis Bullosa Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI) Disease Severity Scale Score
Week 0
2.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.32
3.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.22
Epidermolysis Bullosa Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI) Disease Severity Scale Score
Week 12
2.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.54
2.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.41

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 and week 12 of the respective treatment period

The 5-D Pruritus Scale is a 1-page, 5-question tool used in clinical trials to assess 5 dimensions of background itch: degree, duration, direction, disability, and distribution. Each question corresponds to 1 of the 5 dimensions of itch; participants were to rate their symptoms over the preceding 2-week period on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the most affected. After the summation of individual score, the total score ranges from 5 (least affected) to 25 (most affected). Data are reported per intervention.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 Participants
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
n=8 Participants
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
5-D Pruritus Scale Score
Week 0
12.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.03
11.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.87
5-D Pruritus Scale Score
Week 12
12.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.46
11.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.80

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, week 12

Population: Data were not collected for this outcome measure.

Plantar defect size measurements using 3D photography (% change in total defect area).

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, week 12

Population: Data were not collected for this outcome measure.

Foot plantar pressure measurements before and after treatment using the Podotech Elftman Foot Scanner.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, week 12

Population: Data were not collected for this outcome measure

Molecular biology study of skin biopsies assayed for mTOR pathway inhibition (e.g. determination of phosphoprotein inhibition included ribosomal protein S6, S6 kinase and/or eIF-4E binding protein).

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Sirolimus

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Sirolimus
n=8 participants at risk
Sirolimus, 2% topical ointment for 12 weeks
Placebo
n=8 participants at risk
Placebo to match sirolimus for 12 weeks
Immune system disorders
Allergic Reaction to antiobiotic (sulfamethoxole)
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Burning sensation on feet
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
Infections and infestations
Common cold
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
37.5%
3/8 • 32 weeks
General disorders
Cough
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
25.0%
2/8 • 32 weeks
Infections and infestations
Ear infection
25.0%
2/8 • 32 weeks
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
General disorders
Feet pain
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Food poisioning
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Infections and infestations
High fever
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
General disorders
Increased foot pain
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
25.0%
2/8 • 32 weeks
Infections and infestations
Leg infected lesion
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Loose stool
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Renal and urinary disorders
Painful urination
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Right and left leg abrasion
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Infections and infestations
Right footstaph infection
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Right thigh abrasion
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Immune system disorders
Seasonal allergies
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Upset stomach
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.00%
0/8 • 32 weeks
12.5%
1/8 • 32 weeks

Additional Information

Joyce Teng, MD, PhD

Stanford University

Phone: (650) 724-9627

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place