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PEP-TISSEEL for Chronic Radiation Ulcer Treatment

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What is being tested

PEP-TISSEEL

+ TISSEEL Fibrin Sealant KIT

Combination ProductDrug
Who is being recruted

Over 18 Years
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Placebo-ControlledPhase 1 & 2
Interventional
Study Start: June 2025
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Summary

Principal SponsorRion Inc.
Study ContactShariq Khan, M.S.More contacts
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Study start date: June 1, 2025

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This clinical trial is focused on determining the effectiveness and safety of a new treatment called PEP-TISSEEL for adults with chronic radiation ulcers. Chronic radiation ulcers can develop after receiving radiation therapy and are difficult to heal using standard methods. This study aims to find out if PEP-TISSEEL, a combination of a Purified Exosome Product and Fibrin Sealant, can help heal these stubborn ulcers more effectively than the existing TISSEEL treatment alone. If successful, this could offer a new and improved option for patients suffering from these persistent wounds. Participants in the study will receive the treatment applied directly to their ulcers. The trial will compare the healing progress of those using PEP-TISSEEL against those using only TISSEEL, with careful monitoring to ensure safety. Researchers will evaluate how well the ulcers heal over time, as well as any side effects from the treatment. This approach helps to identify the best way to use PEP-TISSEEL to benefit patients with chronic radiation ulcers.

Official TitleAn Adaptive Two-Part, Phase 1/2, Multi-Center, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Topically Applied PEP-TISSEEL in Participants With Chronic Radiation Ulcer
NCT06793748
Principal SponsorRion Inc.
Study ContactShariq Khan, M.S.More contacts
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

184 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.



Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

Over 18 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Participants in both study parts are eligible to be included if all of the following criteria apply: Age and Sex 1. Males and females aged ≥ 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent. Informed Consent 2. Signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol. Type of Participant and Disease Characteristics 3. Status post-radiation treatment, with radiation-induced ulcer. This includes participants with moist desquamation as well as full epidermal necrosis and superficial dermal ulcerations (this wound would otherwise be allowed to heal by secondary intention). 4. Index ulcer classified as Grade 1 to Grade 3 according to the NCI-CTCAE, Version 5.0 5. Area of index ulcer must be between 1 and 15 cm2 at screening and at randomization/baseline. 6. Have failed conservative treatments including attempts at washing and local wound care, and be seeking therapy 7. The chronic radiation ulcers are limited to cutaneous (skin) ulcers and not impacting mucosal (oral, nose, etc.) tissue. Sex and Contraceptive/Barrier Requirements 8. Must meet one of the following criteria: a. Female participants of non-childbearing potential defined as : i. Postmenopausal for at least 1 year (participant verbal confirmation acceptable), or surgically sterilized (i.e., hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy more than 3 months prior to screening); or ii. Bilateral tubal ligation more than 6 months prior to screening; or iii. Must have a negative β-hCG blood pregnancy test at screening and not be breastfeeding prior to being administered with the IP b. Male participants of non-childbearing potential are defined as those vasectomized participants whose vasectomy was performed 6 months prior to screening or those diagnosed as sterile by a physician c. Females and males of childbearing potential who practice an acceptable method of contraception defined as the use of any form of hormonal contraceptive, a barrier method with spermicide, condoms, intrauterine device, or abstinence from sexual intercourse starting at least 60 days prior to screening and continuing at least 30 days following the last treatment. Female will undergo pregnancy tests and must have a negative β-hCG blood pregnancy test at screening visit and negative urine pregnancy test at baseline visit and must not be breastfeeding prior to being administered with the IP. Other Inclusion Criteria 9. Participants must be deemed by Radiation Oncologist at or greater than 6 months status/post-treatment to be without evidence of local recurrence 10. Ability to comply with the study protocol 11. Participants must be willing to undergo all clinical investigation-related procedures and attend all required visits including all follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria Participants in both study parts are excluded if any of the following criteria apply: Medical Conditions 1. Study wound exhibits clinical signs and symptoms of infection at the screening visit 2. Any participant that has vascular compromise that is untreated as defined by as by defined abnormal invasive or non-invasive vascular studies 3. The index ulcer is within 2 cm of any other ulcer 4. The non-Cutaneous CRUs and ulcers impacting mucosal (oral, nose, etc.) tissue Liver Safety 5. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and/or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) Prior/Concurrent Clinical Study Experience 6. Use of investigational drugs or biologics within 28 days prior to screening 7. Participation in another interventional clinical study in the past 30 days or concurrent participation in another interventional clinical study Diagnostic Assessments 8. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) \> 8% 9. Serum creatinine l \> 2.5 mg/dL 10. Absolute neutrophil count of \<500 neutrophils per mm3 over the course of enrollment 11. Positive test for HBV, HCV, HIV Other Exclusion Criteria 12. Active tanning, including the use of tanning booths, during the course of the study 13. Any participant who would be unable to safely monitor the infection status of the index ulcer at home and return for scheduled visits 14. Any participant with a life expectancy ≤ 6 months 15. Pregnancy, including a positive pregnancy test at screening, or lactation 16. Likely inability to comply with the protocol or cooperate fully with the Investigator and study site personnel 17. Known or suspected active abuse of alcohol, or non-prescription drugs 18. Participants who are incarcerated for any reason

Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

4 intervention groups are designated in this study

50% chance of being blinded to the placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental
Part 1(Phase1): Participants in the PEP-TISSEEL group will receive 1 topical application per week of 2 vials of PEP + 10 mL TISSEEL for 20 weeks (5 months).

Group II

Placebo
Part 1:Participants in the TISSEEL-Only group will receive 1 topical application per week of 10 mL TISSEEL for 20 weeks (5 months).

Group III

Experimental
Part 2: Participants in the PEP-TISSEEL group will receive 1 topical application per week of 2 vials of PEP + 10 mL TISSEEL for 20 weeks (5 months).

Group IV

Placebo
Part 2:Participants in the TISSEEL-Only group will receive 1 topical application per week of 10 mL TISSEEL for 20 weeks (5 months).

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

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This study has 1 location

Suspended

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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