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Treatment of Perianal Fistulas by Endorectal Advancement Flap Associated With Adipose Tissue Injection (Fistula_CM1)

Primary Purpose

Anal Fistula

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Spain
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Adipose tissue injection associated with endorectal advancement flap.
Sponsored by
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Anal Fistula focused on measuring Complex Anal Fistula, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Microfragmented adipose tissue, Regenerative Medicine

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients of both genders, aged over 18 years old.
  • Diagnosis, confirmed by standard methods (magnetic resonance and/or trans-anal ultrasound), of complex fistula (trans-sphincteric unsuitable for treatment lay-open).
  • Seton placed at least 4-6 weeks previously.
  • No limitations to a periodic follow-up lasting for a total of 12 months
  • Informed consent form signed.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active septic process.
  • Patients unable to follow the pathway required by the protocol.
  • Pregnant women.
  • Failure to sign the informed consent form

Sites / Locations

  • Hospital ClínicRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Treatment

Arm Description

Patients with complex anal fistulas, non related to Crohn's disease.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Healing rate
Fistula tract closing by clinically assessment and confirmation by pelvic MRI if necessary.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Incontinence rate
Presence of Fecal Incontinence Measured by the Wexner score instrument, The scoring of the instrument ranges from 0 (no incontinence) to 20 (complete incontinence).
Treatment related adverse events
Reported adverse events designated as related to treatment

Full Information

First Posted
February 8, 2021
Last Updated
October 31, 2022
Sponsor
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04750499
Brief Title
Treatment of Perianal Fistulas by Endorectal Advancement Flap Associated With Adipose Tissue Injection
Acronym
Fistula_CM1
Official Title
Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistulas, in Patients Without Crohn's Disease, by Endorectal Advancement Flap Associated With Injection of Autologous and Micro-fragmented Adipose Tissue
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
September 1, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
September 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The study aims to evaluate effectiveness of the association of endorectal advancement flap technique with local injection of autologous and micro-fragmented adipose tissue, obtained with the Lipogems® system, in patients with complex Perianal Fistulas not related to Crohn's Disease.
Detailed Description
Treatment of anal fistula pursues permanent healing and preservation of anal continence, not always easy goals in complex anal fistulas. In patients with Crohn's disease, simple surgery (ligation of the path and suturing of the internal orifice) associated with injections of stem cells derived from autologous or allogeneic adipose tissue has been shown to cure up to 70%. of the cases. Similar results have been obtained in small series of patients with fistulas of cryptoglandular origin and also in rectourethral and rectovaginal fistulas of other etiologies. Unfortunately, this treatment is time consuming and extremely expensive. Fresh adipose tissue is an alternative source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) with regenerative capabilities, immunomodulatory angiogenic and anti-inflammatory effects. The injection of fresh adipose tissue, obtained by liposuction from the same patient, is currently a therapeutic alternative used in regenerative medicine, plastic and orthopedic surgery indications, as well in other fields. Beneficial effects of fresh adipose tissue on anus fistulas and fecal incontinence have also been reported. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the injection of autologous, microfragmented and minimally manipulated adipose tissue, associated with a surgical technique that obtains by itself up to 70% cure in order to add the benefits of surgery with those in regenerative medicine hoping that the beneficial effects of MSC will aid in the healing and repair process. A prospective study is proposed in 12 patients with non-Crohn's-related complex anals fistulas. Whenever possible, the endorectal advancement flap technique will be applied; in blind fistulas and special cases, in which the flap is not indicated, alternative techniques will be used. In all cases, autologous, micro-fragmented and minimally manipulated adipose tissue, obtained with a standardized procedure, previously validated and authorized, will be injected. This procedure uses the "Lipogems ®" device (Lipogems International SpA, Milan, Italy), with which a well-characterized adipose tissue is obtained with the maximum safety guarantees.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Anal Fistula
Keywords
Complex Anal Fistula, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Microfragmented adipose tissue, Regenerative Medicine

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Model Description
Interventional (Clinical Trial)
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
12 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Treatment
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients with complex anal fistulas, non related to Crohn's disease.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Adipose tissue injection associated with endorectal advancement flap.
Intervention Description
Injection of adipose tissue will be associated with endorectal advancement flap technique. In blind fistulas and special cases, in which the flap is not indicated, alternative techniques will be used. In all cases, autologous, micro-fragmented and minimally manipulated adipose tissue, obtained with a standardized procedure, previously validated and authorized, will be injected. This procedure uses the "Lipogems ®" device (Lipogems International SpA, Milan, Italy), with which a well-characterized adipose tissue is obtained with the maximum safety guarantees.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Healing rate
Description
Fistula tract closing by clinically assessment and confirmation by pelvic MRI if necessary.
Time Frame
1 year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Incontinence rate
Description
Presence of Fecal Incontinence Measured by the Wexner score instrument, The scoring of the instrument ranges from 0 (no incontinence) to 20 (complete incontinence).
Time Frame
1 year
Title
Treatment related adverse events
Description
Reported adverse events designated as related to treatment
Time Frame
1 year

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients of both genders, aged over 18 years old. Diagnosis, confirmed by standard methods (magnetic resonance and/or trans-anal ultrasound), of complex fistula (trans-sphincteric unsuitable for treatment lay-open). Seton placed at least 4-6 weeks previously. No limitations to a periodic follow-up lasting for a total of 12 months Informed consent form signed. Exclusion Criteria: Active septic process. Patients unable to follow the pathway required by the protocol. Pregnant women. Failure to sign the informed consent form
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Salvador Guillaumes, MD PhD
Phone
+34 687 795 458
Email
guillaumes@clinic.cat
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Salvador Guillaumes, MD PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Nils Jimmy Hidalgo, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Irene Bachero, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Hospital Clinbic. Barcelona
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Hospital Clínic
City
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08006
Country
Spain
Individual Site Status
Recruiting

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
29453515
Citation
Naldini G, Sturiale A, Fabiani B, Giani I, Menconi C. Micro-fragmented adipose tissue injection for the treatment of complex anal fistula: a pilot study accessing safety and feasibility. Tech Coloproctol. 2018 Feb;22(2):107-113. doi: 10.1007/s10151-018-1755-8. Epub 2018 Feb 16.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
29277560
Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
22706128
Citation
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PubMed Identifier
23051701
Citation
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PubMed Identifier
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Citation
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