Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional

Using patients' own skin cells to heal large deep wounds

Official title: Amplification of Autologous Epidermal Cells to Repair Large Area Deep Wounds

Run by First Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Naval Medical University · NCT05882110 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether using a patient's own skin cells can help heal large deep burns more effectively than traditional skin grafts.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Naval Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2023
Main results expectedOctober 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT05882110 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with at least 30% total body surface area trauma requiring prolonged healing.

Probably not a fit

Patients with less than 30% body surface area trauma 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 study focuses on the transplantation of autologous epidermal cells to treat large deep burns. It involves taking small pieces of a patient's skin, culturing and amplifying these cells in a lab, and then transplanting them back to the wound site to promote healing. The approach aims to overcome the limitations of traditional skin grafting methods, which often require multiple procedures and can lead to complications such as scarring. By significantly expanding the available skin cells, the study seeks to provide a more effective solution for patients with extensive skin damage.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could greatly enhance wound healing and improve the quality of life for patients with severe burns.

How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches in skin tissue engineering have shown promise, this specific method of amplifying epidermal cells for large deep wounds is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a body surface trauma of 30% TBSA or more and a wound that requires at least 2 weeks to repair as assessed by the clinician

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient body surface trauma area less than 30% TBSA

Where it's running

  • Yicheng Ma
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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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.