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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of TrophiPatch, an Adipose-Derived Stromal Cell Patch for Chronic Leg Ulcers

Allogenic Adipose-derived Stromal Cell Patch (i.e TrophiPatch, Provided by HekeTiss®) for Chronic Leg Ulcers Resistant to Standard Treatment: Safety and Preliminary Efficacy, a One-arm Monocentric Phase I-ll Trial

Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of TrophiPatch, an Adipose-Derived Stromal Cell Patch for Chronic Leg Ulcers (NCT07048054) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) and Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU), sponsored by Nicolò Brembilla. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an experimental biological dressing called TrophiPatch, applied to adults with chronic leg ulcers of diabetic or vascular orign. TrophiPatch contains stromal cells derived from a donor's fat tissue, which are purified and processed in a certified laboratory. These cells have shown wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic properties in preclinical studies. All 18 participants will receive a single application of TrophiPatch on their wound. The total study duration is up to 24 weeks, with 23 scheduled visits for follow-up and monitoring.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU), a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 18 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion Criteria - Age 18 years or older. - Patients with more than one eligible ulcer will have one - usually the largest or more clinically significant - selected at screening as the index ulcer. - Participants will have the capacity to understand study procedures, and will be able to providewritten willing to sign a consent form. (for VLU only) - Diagnosed with at least one venous leg ulcer. - Ulcers duration for 6 weeks to 3 years at the time of screening. - Hard-to-healed ulcers with cross-sectional area that have decreased by less than 40% during a four-week run-in period. - Reference ulcer surface from 5 to 25 cm2. - At the time of inclusion, the ulcer will be clinically non-infected (TILI score ≥ 5). - Absence of significant arterial insufficiency assessed at clinical examination (intermittent claudication or resting pain, necrotic or distal wound on the foot) and systolic homolateral ankle-brachial index (ABI) greater than 0.75 and inferior to 1.40 or biphasic or triphasic Doppler signals in the dorsalis or posterior tibial arteries of the affected limb. (for DFU only) - Patient with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. - Diagnosed with at least one diabetic foot ulcer on a foot or both feet below the level of the malleoli, excluding ulcers confined to the interdigital cleft. - Ulcers duration for 4 weeks to 3 years at the time of screening. - Eligible ulcers will be hard-to-heal, meaning that the cross-sectional area will decrease by less than 50% during a four-week run-in period. - Reference ulcer surface from 1 to 25 cm2. - At the inclusion, the ulcer will be clinically non-infected (according to IDSA criteria). - HbA1C \< 12% at screening. - Absence of significant arterial insufficiency assessed by systolic homolateral ankle-brachial index (ABI) greater than 0.75 and inferior to 1.40 or biphasic or triphasic Doppler signals in the dorsalis or posterior tibial arteries of the affected limb. Exclusion Criteria - Subject has a history of: ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria * Age 18 years or older. * Patients with more than one eligible ulcer will have one - usually the largest or more clinically significant - selected at screening as the index ulcer. * Participants will have the capacity to understand study procedures, and will be able to providewritten informed consent. (for VLU only) * Diagnosed with at least one venous leg ulcer. * Ulcers duration for 6 weeks to 3 years at the time of screening. * Hard-to-healed ulcers with cross-sectional area that have decreased by less than 40% during a four-week run-in period. * Reference ulcer surface from 5 to 25 cm2. * At the time of inclusion, the ulcer will be clinically non-infected (TILI score ≥ 5). * Absence of significant arterial insufficiency assessed at clinical examination (intermittent claudication or resting pain, necrotic or distal wound on the foot) and systolic homolateral ankle-brachial index (ABI) greater than 0.75 and inferior to 1.40 or biphasic or triphasic Doppler signals in the dorsalis or posterior tibial arteries of the affected limb. (for DFU only) * Patient with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. * Diagnosed with at least one diabetic foot ulcer on a foot or both feet below the level of the malleoli, excluding ulcers confined to the interdigital cleft. * Ulcers duration for 4 weeks to 3 years at the time of screening. * Eligible ulcers will be hard-to-heal, meaning that the cross-sectional area will decrease by less than 50% during a four-week run-in period. * Reference ulcer surface from 1 to 25 cm2. * At the inclusion, the ulcer will be clinically non-infected (according to IDSA criteria). * HbA1C \< 12% at screening. * Absence of significant arterial insufficiency assessed by systolic homolateral ankle-brachial index (ABI) greater than 0.75 and inferior to 1.40 or biphasic or triphasic Doppler signals in the dorsalis or posterior tibial arteries of the affected limb. Exclusion Criteria * Subject has a history of: * endstage renal disease * uncontrolled cardiac failure * severe malnutrition * severe liver disease * aplastic anemia * malignant disease (active or recent (\<5 years))diabetes avec HbA1C \> 12% * rheumatoid arthritis * sickle cell disease * other connective tissue disorder * irradiation to the affected extremity * Serum creatinine concentration greater than 180 umol/L and/or receipt of renal dialysis or an estimated glomerular filtration rate (based on cystatin C or serum creatinine) of less than 20 mL/min per 1·73 m² * Drug or alcohol abuse. * Limited physical capacity or total immobility. * Known pregnancy or nursing at the time of screening visit * Subject is currently receiving (i.e within 30 days prior to inclusion) or scheduled to receive a medication or treatment that, in the opinion of the investigator, will interfere with or affect the rate of wound healing. * Index ulcers probing to tendon, muscle, capsule and bone. * Local or systemic signs of ongoing infection. * Hypersensitivity to silicone or porcine gelatin. * Previous treatment with growth factors, stem cells, or an equivalent preparation within the 8 weeks before the baseline visit. * Involvement in another interventional clinical trial within the 4 weeks before the baseline visit. * Known or suspected absence of capacity to understand the study procedures or provide written informed consent (decided by the investigator). * Cross-sectional area of the index ulcer had increased by at least 20%. (for VLU only) * History of poor compliance with compression therapy. * Presence of peripheral neuropathy of the lower limbs. (for DFU only) • History of poor compliance with offloading therapy.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

TrophiPatch: allogeneic adipose-derived stromal cell patch

Topical application of an allogeneic adipose-derived stromal cell patch

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University Hospitals of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07048054), the sponsor (Nicolò Brembilla), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07048054 clinical trial studying?

This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an experimental biological dressing called TrophiPatch, applied to adults with chronic leg ulcers of diabetic or vascular orign. TrophiPatch contains stromal cells derived from a donor's fat tissue, which are purified and processed in a certified laboratory. These cells have shown wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic properties in preclinical studies. All 18 participants will receive a single application of TrophiPatch on their wound. The total study duration is up to 24 weeks, with 23 scheduled visits for follow-up an… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07048054?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07048054?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

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Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.