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Repairing Peri-Anal Fistulas with regenerative cell therapeutics (REP-PAF)

Phase 1/2
Recruiting
Conditions
Crypto-glandular perianal fistula
Registration Number
2022-502659-73-01
Lead Sponsor
Odense University Hospital
Brief Summary

This clinical study aims to evaluate the outcome of the treatment of complex crypto-glandular perianal fistulas (PAF) by the combination of minimal surgical debridement with regenerative cellular therapeutics.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing, recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria

Adult patients (>= 18years) with complex PAF (high transsphincteric or suprasphincteric), with involvement of more 30% of the anal sphincter referred to the surgical department at Odense University Hospital for treatment

and who are able to communicate with Danish language

and who are able to communicate with Danish language

and who are having address in the region of southern Denmark during the study

Exclusion Criteria

Signs of suppuration/cavitation around the fistula

Allergy against the antibiotics: Penicillin and streptomycin.

Coagulopathy

Pregnancy and lactation (positive HCG test)

Verified syphilis, HIV, or hepatitis on screening test

Simple or low anal fistula, which can be treated by simple surgical incision

Ano-vaginal and recto-vaginal fistula

The presence of more than one fistula tract, more than two external orifices or more than one internal orifice

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Immunosuppression (due to clinical condition or medical therapy)

Malignancy within 5 years

Previous radiotherapy of the abdomen and pelvis

BMI under 18.5

Study & Design

Study Type
Not specified
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The healing rate (percentage) after observation time of six and twelve months. Clinical healing is defined as closure of the external opening(s), absence/cessation of discharge and swelling by palpation.

The healing rate (percentage) after observation time of six and twelve months. Clinical healing is defined as closure of the external opening(s), absence/cessation of discharge and swelling by palpation.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional outcome regarding quality of life and anal continence, measured by Short Form SF-36 Rand questionnaire and Wexner Fecal Incontinence score respectively

Functional outcome regarding quality of life and anal continence, measured by Short Form SF-36 Rand questionnaire and Wexner Fecal Incontinence score respectively

The risk factors for recurrence of PAF

The risk factors for recurrence of PAF

The radiological healing, defined as no visible fistula or fluid collection more than 5 mm at MR imaging.

The radiological healing, defined as no visible fistula or fluid collection more than 5 mm at MR imaging.

A comparison of autologous vs. allogenic Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs) regarding cell characterization, immune responses, and efficacy.

A comparison of autologous vs. allogenic Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs) regarding cell characterization, immune responses, and efficacy.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Odense University Hospital

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Odense C, Denmark

Odense University Hospital
🇩🇰Odense C, Denmark
Karam Sørensen
Site contact
+4530433553
Karam.Faiq.Sorensen@rsyd.dk

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