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Tropocells Autologous PRF for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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What is being tested

Platelet Rich Plasma

Device
Who is being recruted

Autoimmune Diseases+19

+ Cardiovascular Diseases

+ Diabetes Mellitus

From 18 to 80 Years
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Phase 2
Interventional
Study Start: April 2025
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Summary

Principal SponsorEstar Medical dba Medical Technologies, LTD
Study ContactMarcus L. Gitterle, MD, FACCWSMore contacts
Last updated: December 12, 2025
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Study start date: April 15, 2025

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This clinical trial focuses on evaluating a treatment for people with chronic diabetic foot ulcers, a common problem for those with diabetes. The study uses a special gel called Tropocells Autologous PRF, which is made from the patient's own blood, to help heal these wounds. By testing this new approach, the study aims to see if this treatment can effectively close these stubborn ulcers and improve healing overall, addressing a significant issue for many diabetic patients who struggle with foot wounds that do not heal properly. Participants in the study first enter a two-week period where they receive regular care, including wound cleaning and special dressings. If their wounds do not improve by at least 20%, they move on to the 12-week treatment phase. During this phase, they receive the Tropocells gel on their wounds weekly, in addition to standard care. The study measures how well the wounds heal, looking for complete closure and checking for any side effects. Participants with fully healed wounds are then monitored for a few more months to ensure the wounds stay closed. This research helps understand the safety and effectiveness of the treatment in promoting wound healing.

Official TitleEVALUATION OF THE SAFETY AND THE CLINICAL PERFORMANCE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DIABETIC FOOT ULCER, WITH THE TROPOCELLS®, BASED AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH FIBRIN (Tropocells(R) Autologous PRF Systems) 
NCT06810726
Principal SponsorEstar Medical dba Medical Technologies, LTD
Study ContactMarcus L. Gitterle, MD, FACCWSMore contacts
Last updated: December 12, 2025
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

30 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.
Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 80 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.

Conditions

Pathology

Autoimmune DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesDiabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic AngiopathiesDiabetic NeuropathiesEndocrine System DiseasesFoot DiseasesImmune System DiseasesLeg UlcerMetabolic DiseasesPathologic ProcessesSkin DiseasesSkin UlcerUlcerVascular DiseasesWounds and InjuriesFoot UlcerDiabetic FootGlucose Metabolism DisordersDiabetes Complications

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female ≥ 18 years of age 2. Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes 3. Grade 2, DFU, non-infected, below the ankle,1.0-12.0 cm2, present ≥ 30 day 4. Ulcer Size 1.0 cm2 to 12.0 cm2 5. Wound location will be distal to the malleolus, excluding between the toes, with no exposed capsule, tendon, or bone, and no tunneling, undermining, or sinus tracts, a depth of ≤ 5mm 6. If more than one non-healing wound is present, the selected ulcer will be the largest and ≥ 1 cm2 in size. 7. At least 2.0 cm between the index wound and other wounds. 8. Study ulcer has been present for at least 30 days and has undergone the 14-day 9. Adequate vascular perfusion of the affected limb, as defined by at least one of the following: Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) ≥ 0.65 and ≤ 1.2, Toe Pressure (TP) ≥ 30 mmHg, Transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (TcPO2) ≥ 30 mmHg, or skin perfusion pressure (SPP) ≥ 30 mmHg. 10. WIFI SCORE- wound grade 1, ischemia grade 0-1, and infection grade 0) 11. Screening Period of the standard of care with 20% or less wound closure. 12. No Clinical Signs of Infection at the wound site or the affected limb. 13. Post-debridement without signs of necrotic tissue. 14. Normal Platelet count ≥ 105,000 and \<450, 000 (according to CBC) 15. Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥10 g/dL and Hematocrit (HCT) ≥ 27% (according to CBC) 16. Controlled glucose level HbA1C ≤ 12%, with active treatment being conducted to reduce the value to by a primary provider or endocrinologist 17. No Chronic Renal Failure (CRF); Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 15 18. PT/PTT - INR between 2.0-3.0 (with blood thinners). 19. Nutritional Status with no severe protein deficiency, Pre-albumen \>15 mg/dL 20. Demonstrated adequate offloading using DH Walker boot with Plastazote Insole (OR equivalent off-loading device). 21. If a female of childbearing potential, must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test at screening and use contraception or abstinence during trial. 22. Male subjects agree to use contraception or abstinence during the trial. 23. The subject has provided written informed consent before any screening procedures and agrees to comply with study procedures and requirements. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Life expectancy is less than 12 months. 2. Anemia Hgb ≤ 10 g/dL and HCT ≤ 27%. 3. Ulcers of other than diabetic foot pathophysiology. 4. Participation in another clinical trial involving a device or a systematically administered investigational study drug or treatment within 30 days. 5. Documented sepsis, proven with blood cultures, within 2 weeks of the trial or during the Screening Phase. 6. Soft tissue infection at the designated ulcer or the same extremity within 2 weeks of the time of screening. 7. Osteomyelitis at the designated wound site; using ESR ≥ and /or CRP ≥ 7.9 mg/d as a screen. 8. CKD Level G5: Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) sufficient to require dialysis. 9. Religious constraints to using blood products, including autologous blood. 10. Alcohol or substance abuse (other than tobacco) within 2 months before enrollment. 11. Blood-borne or communicable diseases that would likely prevent full participation in the trial (e.g., HIV, AIDs, COVID, TB). 12. Participation in another clinical trial involving a device or a systematically administered investigational study drug or treatment within 30 days of initiating the trial. 13. The subject has severe lymphedema (Stage 3) where the individual cannot lift the extremity on their own secondary to the amount of edema and fluid weight. 14. The subject is undergoing hemodialysis. 15. Subjects who are cognitively impaired, unable to understand the informed consent, or have a health care proxy. 16. Subjects with sickle cell anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, or blood dyscrasia. 17. History of problems with coagulation, abnormal thrombocytes (platelets), or receiving heparin intravenously; subjects taking coumadin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or other oral anti-coagulants are not excluded. 18. Anemia where weekly blood draws of 12 or 23 per week may not be tolerated. 19. Received electrostimulation, hyperbaric treatments, growth factors, or any cell or tissue-derived therapy for any wounds 30 days before entry into the study. 20. Systemic corticosteroids, (except for subjects receiving inhaled corticosteroid treatments for asthma or COPD) 30 days before entry into the study. 21. Received within 30 days before the study or scheduled to receive medications or treatments known to interfere with or affect the rate or quality of wound closure (e.g., systemic steroids, immunosuppressive therapy, autoimmune disease therapy within the past 12 months, dialysis, radiation therapy to the treatment area, vascular surgery, angioplasty, or thrombolysis. 22. Received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the previous 3 months. 23. Subjects with known sensitivity to blood components such as those in the PRF kit. 24. The subject has inadequate venous access for repeated blood draws required for the PRP preparation.

Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

One single intervention group is designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group 

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental
Participants receive standard care for 2 weeks, then weekly treatments with TropoCells® Autologous Platelet-rich Fibrin (PRF) for 12 weeks if they meet certain criteria. Standard care continues throughout the trial.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 2 locations

Recruiting

WoundCentrics Wound Care & Hyperbarics -Corpus Christi - Shoreline

Corpus Christi, United StatesSee the location
Recruiting

Woundcentrics Wound Care Center At Corpus Christi South

Corpus Christi, United States
Recruiting
2 Study Centers