🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-03-17
Self-Assembled Skin Substitute for the Treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa (NCT04171661)
SASS 3: Self-Assembled Skin Substitute (SASS) for the Treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Early Phase1 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Single patient study. Patient diagnosed with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa presenting chronic open wounds that are not responding to dressings, topical preparations (antimicrobials, antibiotics) and systemic agents (anti-inflammatory antibacterials). The Self-Assembled Skin Substitutes will be used to cover wounds.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.