Own skin cell spray could speed burn healing and cut scarring
NCT ID NCT07555418
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether spraying a patient's own skin cells onto second-degree burns, followed by a biological dressing, helps wounds heal faster and with less scarring. About 386 people will take part across multiple hospitals in China. Researchers will compare those getting the cell spray plus dressing to those receiving standard burn care, tracking healing time and scar quality for up to 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- autologous epidermal cell suspension (a spray made from the patient's own skin cells)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could speed up burn healing and reduce scarring, improving recovery and quality of life for burn patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The treatment is still being tested and may not work better than standard care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 386 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will be recruited from patients with second-degree burn wounds requiring dermabrasion or surgical debridement at the burn units or wound repair departments of multiple tertiary hospitals across China, with Sun Yat-sen University First Affiliated Hospital serving as the lead center. Eligible participants are those requiring surgical debridement and wound repair who meet the inclusion criteria. Patients in the combined therapy group will receive autologous epidermal cell suspension followed by porcine xenograft coverage. Patients in the conventional treatment group will receive standard care without cell suspension (e.g., xenograft alone, autologous skin grafting, or standard dressing changes). Group assignment is based on clinical practice and patient preference, not randomization. The study aims to reflect real-world clinical practice across diverse burn care settings.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with second-degree burn wounds requiring surgical dermabrasion or debridement and wound repair. * Age (No age restriction). For minors under 18 years, informed consent must be provided by a parent or legal guardian. * Stable vital signs and able to tolerate debridement and surgical procedures as confirmed by routine examinations. * Understand and willing to participate and able to provide signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe uncontrolled systemic disease or acute systemic infection, or severe organ dysfunction (heart, lung, brain, etc.). * Psychiatric disorder that prevents compliance with treatment or follow-up. * Known allergy to porcine-derived materials or any component of the cell suspension preparation reagents. * Presence of diseases (e.g., autoimmune disease) or use of medications (e.g., high-dose immunosuppressants or corticosteroids) that may significantly affect wound healing. * HIV positivity, clinical diagnosis of AIDS, or absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \< 1000 cells/mm³ during screening.
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