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Glue Application in the Treatment of Low-Output Fistulas

Not Applicable
Conditions
Low-output External Gastrointestinal Fistula
Interventions
Procedure: Endoscopy exploration and glue application
Procedure: Endoscopy exploration
Drug: Antibiotics (ceftazidime, cefotaxime, or meropenem, with or without vancomycin)
Dietary Supplement: Nutrition support
Registration Number
NCT01828892
Lead Sponsor
Jinling Hospital, China
Brief Summary

Adjuvant use of fibrin glue (FG) in the fistula tract has been shown to promote closure of low-output enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs). The primary objectives of this study are to compare the clinical efficacy, safety of autologous platelet-rich fibrin glue (PRFG), commercial fibrin glue, and control therapy in the management of patients with low-output volume ECFs.

Detailed Description

* This is a prospective, randomized, multi-centered study clinical, safety and economic outcome of ECFs patients.

* Subjects are randomized to one of 3 groups:

* Group 1: Autologous PRFG-treatment \[PRFG + Standard of care (SOC)\]

* Group 2: Commercial FG-treatment \[FG + Standard of care (SOC)\]

* Group 3: Control (SOC only)

* Study will include three phases:

* Phase 1: Screening, consent and enrollment

* Phase 2: Patients will receive either PRFG, commercial FG, or SOC only for 14 days

* Phase 3: Follow up: for patients with closed fistula within 14 days, we will follow up them for 6 months. For patients whose fistulas were still open will be treated with other therapeutic option and follow up for 6 months after closure.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with a single tubular ECF
  • Low output volume (<200 ml/24h)
  • Tract length >2cm
  • Tract diameter < 1cm
Exclusion Criteria
  • Cancer-infiltrated fistula
  • Abscess
  • Foreign bodies
  • Distal bowel obstruction
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Commercial FGEndoscopy exploration and glue applicationCommercial FG (Zhejiang Puji Porcine fibrin sealant) was applied to close fistulas.
PRFG treatmentAntibiotics (ceftazidime, cefotaxime, or meropenem, with or without vancomycin)As described in our previous study, platelet-rich cryoprecipitate and thrombin were obtained from 300-400ml whole blood of each patient enrolled in the PRFG group and then frozen at -20°C for storage. Prior to application, frozen cryoprecipitate and thrombin stored were thawed in a 37°C water bath. Aminomethylbenzoic Acid (1ml: 1mg, Sigma-Aldrich, St Louis, MO) was added into the cryoprecipitate in the volume ratio of 1:10.
ControlEndoscopy explorationPatients in this group only received standard of care when their fistula output \< 200ml/24h.
PRFG treatmentNutrition supportAs described in our previous study, platelet-rich cryoprecipitate and thrombin were obtained from 300-400ml whole blood of each patient enrolled in the PRFG group and then frozen at -20°C for storage. Prior to application, frozen cryoprecipitate and thrombin stored were thawed in a 37°C water bath. Aminomethylbenzoic Acid (1ml: 1mg, Sigma-Aldrich, St Louis, MO) was added into the cryoprecipitate in the volume ratio of 1:10.
ControlNutrition supportPatients in this group only received standard of care when their fistula output \< 200ml/24h.
Commercial FGAntibiotics (ceftazidime, cefotaxime, or meropenem, with or without vancomycin)Commercial FG (Zhejiang Puji Porcine fibrin sealant) was applied to close fistulas.
Commercial FGNutrition supportCommercial FG (Zhejiang Puji Porcine fibrin sealant) was applied to close fistulas.
PRFG treatmentEndoscopy exploration and glue applicationAs described in our previous study, platelet-rich cryoprecipitate and thrombin were obtained from 300-400ml whole blood of each patient enrolled in the PRFG group and then frozen at -20°C for storage. Prior to application, frozen cryoprecipitate and thrombin stored were thawed in a 37°C water bath. Aminomethylbenzoic Acid (1ml: 1mg, Sigma-Aldrich, St Louis, MO) was added into the cryoprecipitate in the volume ratio of 1:10.
ControlAntibiotics (ceftazidime, cefotaxime, or meropenem, with or without vancomycin)Patients in this group only received standard of care when their fistula output \< 200ml/24h.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Closure rates up to 14 days14 days

The fraction of patients with complete closure of fistula during 14 days

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of adverse eventsParticipants will be followed for at least 180 days

Incidence of adverse events and severe adverse events up to 180 days (defined as an event that was fatal or life-threatening, led to additional hospitalization or disability, or required an intervention to prevent one of these outcomes)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Jinling Hospital

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Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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