Porcine Xenograft Versus Second Intention Healing

NCT ID: NCT03931746

Last Updated: 2023-03-20

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

14 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-06-11

Study Completion Date

2021-02-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research study is to test whether it is better to allow patients with post- operative wounds on the legs to heal on their own without a covering or to use a porcine xenograft (skin graft that is made from pig cells) to cover the wound during healing. It is currently not known which option is better in terms of the appearance, complication rate or the impact on the patient's quality of life during the healing process. In this location, it is common receive either treatment.

Detailed Description

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Porcine xenograft has been used as a barrier to the skin for over 30 years, and due to its wound healing promoting factors, we believe that its use may result in decreased healing time, smaller scar size, better cosmetic outcomes, lower pain levels, and decreased rates of infection and other post-surgical complications.

Upon completion of dermatologic surgery following standard procedures, patients will be randomized into one of two groups (porcine xenograft placement or second intention healing). Weekly follow-up via questionnaires will be conducted as well as a final office visit follow-up at 3 months.

The application of porcine xenograft dressings for wound healing was first studied in 1985, with evidence supporting several benefits when compared to traditional dressings \[1\]. Subsequent studies have substantiated the use of this dressing for a variety of clinical settings \[2,3\].

The EZ-DERM™ porcine xenograft is a biosynthetic dressing made from porcine collagen containing aldehyde crosslinking \[1,3\]. It has been most commonly applied to the management of 2nd degree burns, both partial-thickness and full-thickness defects \[4\]. This dressing can be used for two healing purposes, either for primary healing or as an intermediate in the preparation for a skin graft \[2\].

Compared to other biosynthetic dressings, porcine xenografts afford longer wound adherence and can be stored at room temperature \[1\]. The xenograft triggers rejection by the surgical defect, increasing local vascularization \[5\]. It also allows for rapid granulation, a reduced risk of infection, as well as reduced wound-related fluid and thermal losses \[6-8\]. There is also evidence that the quicker wound healing reduces the frequency of dressings, hospitalization time, pain, and analgesic \[9,10\].

Several clinical case series have extended the use of porcine xenografts to Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) to facilitate post-operative wound care. Porcine xenograft dressings were determined to be safe, well-tolerated, and able to be applied to a wide anatomical range \[3,12\].

In addition to biosynthetic dressings, healing via second intention remains an alternative \[13,14\]. The extremities of elderly patients are a common location for wound granulation. Drawbacks to second intention healing on the extremities include prolonged healing time and extended wound care for the patient \[15\].

Chern et. al. completed a review of biological dressings in dermatologic surgery and concluded that there is a limited number of studies focusing on the conclusive benefits of dressings \[16\]. Although studies have established that EZ-DERM™ was helpful for wound healing following Mohs surgery, there have not been any definitive statistical measures reported in the literature. Additionally, there is a lack of studies assessing the direct comparison to second intention healing.

Our plan is to perform a direct comparison of porcine xenograft placement to second intent healing. Based on the previously studied benefits of the xenograft as a barrier to the skin and one which has wound healing promoting factors, we believe that its use may result in decreased healing time, smaller scar size, better cosmetic outcomes, lower pain levels, and decreased rates of infection and other post-surgical complications.

Our study will allow surgeons to make informed decisions on whether porcine xenograft dressing is superior to that of second intention healing and thus worth considering.

Conditions

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Wound Healing and Scar Quality Following Mohs Surgery and Excisional Dermatologic Surgery

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

To compare wound healing and scar quality following the placement of a porcine xenograft compared to second intention healing of leg wounds following Mohs or excisional surgery.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors
The evaluator will not have knowledge of or access to the intervention that was performed and represents a provider not involved in the surgical care of the patient.

Study Groups

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Porcine Xenograft placement

Porcine xenograft will be placed on the wound.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Porcine xenograft

Intervention Type DEVICE

The EZ-DERM™ porcine xenograft is a biosynthetic dressing made from porcine collagen containing aldehyde crosslinking. It has been most commonly applied to the management of 2nd degree burns, both partial-thickness and full-thickness defects. This dressing can be used for two healing purposes, either for primary healing or as an intermediate in the preparation for a skin graft

No porcine xenograft

The wound will be allowed to heal via second intention.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Porcine xenograft

The EZ-DERM™ porcine xenograft is a biosynthetic dressing made from porcine collagen containing aldehyde crosslinking. It has been most commonly applied to the management of 2nd degree burns, both partial-thickness and full-thickness defects. This dressing can be used for two healing purposes, either for primary healing or as an intermediate in the preparation for a skin graft

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Over 18 years of age
* Able to give informed consent themselves
* Willing to return for follow-up visits
* Post-operative defects greater than 8 mm (in greatest diameter or length of circular or oval geometric shape) on the lower extremities (including the feet)
* Single defect

Exclusion Criteria

* Mentally handicapped
* Unable to understand written and oral English
* Incarceration
* Under 18 years of age
* Unwilling to return for follow-up
* Pregnant women
* Wounds less than 8 mm in length
* Wounds on the head, neck or digits
* Patients in which primary linear closure is recommended
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Northwell Health

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Victoria Sharon

Director - Dermatologic Surgery & Dermato-Oncoly, Department of Dermatology, North Shore University Hospital

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Victoria Sharon, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Northwell Health

Locations

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Northwell Health Physician Partners Division of Dermatology

Bay Shore, New York, United States

Site Status

Northwell Health Physician Partners Division of Dermatology

Lake Success, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Duteille F, Perrot P. Management of 2nd-degree facial burns using the Versajet((R)) hydrosurgery system and xenograft: a prospective evaluation of 20 cases. Burns. 2012 Aug;38(5):724-9. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2011.12.008. Epub 2012 Feb 22.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22360953 (View on PubMed)

Raimer DW, Group AR, Petitt MS, Nosrati N, Yamazaki ML, Davis NA, Kelly BC, Gibson BR, Montilla RD, Wagner RF Jr. Porcine xenograft biosynthetic wound dressings for the management of postoperative Mohs wounds. Dermatol Online J. 2011 Sep 15;17(9):1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Demling RH, DeSanti L. Management of partial thickness facial burns (comparison of topical antibiotics and bio-engineered skin substitutes). Burns. 1999 May;25(3):256-61. doi: 10.1016/s0305-4179(98)00165-x.

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Diwan R, Tromovitch TA, Glogau RG, Stegman SJ. Secondary intention healing. The primary approach for management of selected wounds. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1989 Oct;115(10):1248-9. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1989.01860340102027.

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Howe NR, Lang PG Jr. Daily observations during healing of a full-thickness human surgical wound by second intention. J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1991 Dec;17(12):933-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1991.tb01692.x.

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Chern PL, Baum CL, Arpey CJ. Biologic dressings: current applications and limitations in dermatologic surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2009 Jun;35(6):891-906. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01153.x. Epub 2009 Apr 6.

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Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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18-0715

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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