Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Observational Ages 6 Months and up

Long-term follow-up for gene therapy in skin conditions

Official title: A Prospective, Observational, Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety of the Krystal Biotech, Inc. Gene Therapy Backbone Products Using HSV-1 Backbone

Run by Krystal Biotech, Inc. · NCT04917887 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is checking the long-term safety of a gene therapy for people with a skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa who have already received the treatment.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages6 Months and up
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorKrystal Biotech, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations3 sites (Rancho Santa Margarita, California and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 25, 2021
Main results expectedMay 25, 2028
Study endsMay 25, 2028
Registry record updatedJune 8, 2021
Trial IDNCT04917887 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults and pediatric patients who have previously received gene therapy from Krystal Biotech, Inc. and have completed or discontinued their parent treatment protocol.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently enrolled in non-Krystal Biotech, Inc. interventional gene therapy trials will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the long-term safety of gene therapy products developed by Krystal Biotech, Inc. for patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Participants who have previously received at least one dose of the investigational gene therapy will be monitored annually for five years to identify any delayed adverse events and understand the persistence of the therapy. The study will help ensure participant safety and provide valuable data on the long-term effects of the treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of the long-term safety and efficacy of gene therapies for patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

How similar studies have gone: While long-term follow-up studies for gene therapies are common, the specific approach and products being evaluated in this study are novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All adult and pediatric participants who received at least one gene therapy treatment in a previous Krystal Biotech, Inc. sponsored study, and have discontinued or completed the parent treatment protocol (which do not have the LTFU embedded into the parent protocol), as applicable.
* Consent/Assent must be obtained by the participants (and, parental/legal representative, when applicable) prior to any study-related data being collected.
* Participant is willing and able to adhere to the protocol requirements.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who enroll into a non-Krystal Biotech, Inc. interventional gene therapy clinical trial will be excluded from the study.

Where it's running

  • Mission Dermatology Center
    Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford University
    Redwood City, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Pediatric Skin Research
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.