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Allogeneic Stem Cells Implantation Combined With Coronary Bypass Grafting in Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Coronary Artery Disease
Registration Number
NCT01753440
Lead Sponsor
AHEPA University Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of the present study is to investigate safety and efficacy of intramyocardial implantation of a novel mesenchymal precursor cell type (iMP) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy at the time of coronary artery bypass grafting.

Detailed Description

This study aims to investigates in situ cardiac regeneration utilizing precision delivery of a novel mesenchymal precursor cell type (iMP) during coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (LVEF \< 40 %). Preoperative scintigraphy imaging (SPECT) will be used to identify hibernating myocardium not suitable for conventional myocardial revascularization for iMP implantation. iMP cells will be implanted intramyocardially in predefined viable peri-infarct areas that show poor perfusion, which could not be grafted due to poor target vessel quality. Postoperatively, SPECT will be used to identify changes in scar area.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
11
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age from 18 to 75 years
  • Severe coronary artery disease amenable to surgical revascularization according to current guidelines
  • History of acute myocardial infarction at least 14 days previously
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 40% as assessed with echocardiography
  • Distinct area of dyskinetic or akinetic left ventricular myocardium corresponding with the infarct localization
  • Patient's informed consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria
  • Emergency operation
  • Debilitating chronic disease (eg. malignancy or terminal renal failure)
  • Concomitant valve surgery
  • Previous cardiac surgery
  • Malignant ventricular arrhythmias
  • Haematologic disease
  • Woman in reproductive age
  • Severe psychiatric illness

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hypersensitivity12 months

Hypersensitivity reaction (fever, urticaria, hemolytic anemia, hypotension, immune thrombocytopenia)

iMP-related adverse events12 months

Major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events including death, postoperative myocardial infarction, need for revascularization, stroke, hospitalization for worsening heart failure, myocardial rupture, infectious myocarditis, or sustained ventricular arrhythmias.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in quality of life12 months

Quality of life evaluated with MLHFQ

LVEF12 months

Left ventricular ejection fraction

Scar reduction12 months

Myocardial scar size reduction assess with SPECT

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

AHEPA University Hospital

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Thessaloniki, Greece

AHEPA University Hospital
🇬🇷Thessaloniki, Greece

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