A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Cytal® Burn Matrix in the Management of Partial-Thickness Burns to the Hand

A Randomized Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the Efficacy of Cytal® Burn Matrix in the Management of Partial-Thickness Burns to the Hand

This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed at determining if use of Cytal® Burn Matrix in the management of partial-thickness burns to the hand shows improved wound healing times when compared to EZ-Derm Porcine Xenograft.

A single site, two arm, parallel-design randomized trial comparing Cytal® Burn Matrix to EZ-Derm® Porcine Xenograft, for patients with partial-thickness burns to the hand. Up to 60 patients from a single center will be recruited and randomized (using a 1:1 randomization scheme) to receive either Cytal® Burn Matrix or EZ-Derm®. Scar formation, number of wounds requiring autografting, wound infections, rate of healing, hand function and impact of treatment will be compared between study arms. Additionally, a cost analysis and review of individual and group changes in narcotic prescription patterns and employment status will be evaluated. The protocol defined patient follow-up is 6 months.

An independent biostatistician will review all participant data for power and futility analysis. In addition, a clinical events committee will adjudicate adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male and Female, 18 to 75 years of age.
2. Negative pregnancy test required.
3. Presence of partial thickness burns to one or both hands.
4. Thermal burn etiology.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Allergy or hypersensitivity to materials in porcine-based study products or personal preference.
2. Friction, chemical, or electric burn etiology.
3. Immunosuppression.
4. Presence of a local and/or systemic infection.
5. Received prior treatment to the study site within 60 days of Screening.
6. Concurrent participation in another clinical trial.