Trial Outcomes & Findings for Safety and Efficacy of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells in Patients With Severe Critical Limb Ischemia (NCT NCT01472289)

NCT ID: NCT01472289

Last Updated: 2015-11-18

Results Overview

The Primary objective of this study was to determine the safety of intramuscular administration of concentrated autologous BMMNCs harvested, and processed using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point-of-care system). Safety measurements included close vigilance for major limb amputation free survival at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months post BMMNCs administration and stringent reporting of AEs and SAEs.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

17 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1, 3, 6 and 12 Months

Results posted on

2015-11-18

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells (BMMNCs) concentrate prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected the concentrate intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Overall Study
STARTED
17
Overall Study
COMPLETED
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells (BMMNCs) concentrate prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected the concentrate intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Overall Study
Death
2

Baseline Characteristics

Safety and Efficacy of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells in Patients With Severe Critical Limb Ischemia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=17 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic muscle of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Age, Continuous
48.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.07 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
India
17 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1, 3, 6 and 12 Months

Population: All the safety end points in the study were analyzed on the ITT population. Out of 17 subjects, adverse events were reported for seven subjects. Of the seven subjects, three underwent major amputation, two reported minor amputation, and two died due to cardiac arrest (unrelated death). Furthermore, major limb amputation free survival rate was 14.

The Primary objective of this study was to determine the safety of intramuscular administration of concentrated autologous BMMNCs harvested, and processed using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point-of-care system). Safety measurements included close vigilance for major limb amputation free survival at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months post BMMNCs administration and stringent reporting of AEs and SAEs.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=17 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Major Limb Amputation Free Survival Post BMMNC Administration
Major Limb Amputation Free Survival Rate
14 participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Major Limb Amputation Free Survival Post BMMNC Administration
Major Amputation
3 participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Major Limb Amputation Free Survival Post BMMNC Administration
Minor Amputation
2 participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Major Limb Amputation Free Survival Post BMMNC Administration
Unrelated Death
2 participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Major Limb Amputation Free Survival Post BMMNC Administration
Total Adverse Events
7 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 month

Population: Efficacy measures were established by assessing CLI symptoms known to be reliable and valid. The efficacy endpoints were analyzed on per protocol (PP) basis (N=14).

Measurement of blood supply facilitated by the formation of collateral blood vessels assessed by CT angiography after the procedure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=14 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Degree of Angiogenesis Measured by the Number of Collateral Blood Vessels Formed at 12 Months
Number of Collateral vessels at Baseline
2.42 Number of Vessels
Standard Deviation 0.775
Degree of Angiogenesis Measured by the Number of Collateral Blood Vessels Formed at 12 Months
Number of Collateral vessels at 12 months
5.59 Number of Vessels
Standard Deviation 1.146

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months

Population: Efficacy measures were established by assessing CLI symptoms known to be reliable and valid. The efficacy endpoints were analyzed on per protocol (PP) basis (N=14).

ABI was used to provide a measure of blood flow in the lower limbs. It is the ratio of the blood pressure in the lower limbs to the blood pressure in the upper limbs. Compared to the upper limb, lower blood pressure in the lower limb is an indication of blocked arteries (peripheral vascular disease). The ABI was calculated by dividing the systolic blood pressure at the ankle by the systolic blood pressures in the arm. ABI test was performed at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=14 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Measurement of Mean Change in Ankle Brachial Index From Baseline to 12 Months
ABI at Baseline
0.507 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.0971
Measurement of Mean Change in Ankle Brachial Index From Baseline to 12 Months
ABI at 1 Month
0.612 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.1653
Measurement of Mean Change in Ankle Brachial Index From Baseline to 12 Months
ABI at 3 Months
0.819 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.2829
Measurement of Mean Change in Ankle Brachial Index From Baseline to 12 Months
ABI at 6 Months
0.879 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.2467
Measurement of Mean Change in Ankle Brachial Index From Baseline to 12 Months
ABI at 12 Months
0.696 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.2650

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months

Population: The efficacy endpoints were analyzed on per protocol (PP) basis (N=14).

TcPO2 was used to assess the partial pressure (tension) of oxygen in the capillaries of tissues of lower limbs. It was measured by applying a special set of electrodes to the skin. These electrodes contain photoelectric sensors capable of detecting the specific wavelengths of radiation emitted by oxygenated versus reduced hemoglobin.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=14 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Measurement of Change in Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure (TcPO2) From Baseline to 12 Months
TcPO2 at Baseline
14.66 mmHg
Standard Deviation 6.925
Measurement of Change in Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure (TcPO2) From Baseline to 12 Months
TcPO2 at 1 Month
25.10 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.906
Measurement of Change in Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure (TcPO2) From Baseline to 12 Months
TcPO2 at 3 Months
36.85 mmHg
Standard Deviation 17.892
Measurement of Change in Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure (TcPO2) From Baseline to 12 Months
TcPO2 at 6 Months
34.58 mmHg
Standard Deviation 15.500
Measurement of Change in Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure (TcPO2) From Baseline to 12 Months
TcPO2 at 12 Months
35.75 mmHg
Standard Deviation 17.035

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months

Population: Efficacy measures were established by assessing CLI symptoms known to be reliable and valid. The efficacy endpoints were analyzed on per protocol (PP) basis (N=14).

Rest pain is a burning sensation felt at rest, usually in the skin of the foot. It is a symptom of critical ischemia due to severe, chronic, and occlusive peripheral arterial disease (PAD). While, Intermittent Claudication is a crampy leg pain that occurs during exercise, especially walking. The pain is due to the insufficient blood flow in the legs (caused by blocked arteries). Intermittent claudication is the most prominent symptom of PAD. Both Rest Pain assessment and Intermittent Claudication assessment was performed through Visual Analog Scale or Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). VAS is a psychometric (self-report) response scale that ranges from 0 to 10, where a mark of zero indicates no pain and a mark of 10 indicates worst possible pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=14 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Rest Pain Score at Baseline
2.80 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.80
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Rest Pain Score at 1 Month
1.2 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.17
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Rest Pain Score at 3 Months
0.6 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.87
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Rest Pain Score at 6 Months
0.4 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.90
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Rest Pain Score at 12 Months
0.0 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Intermittent Claudication Pain Score at Baseline
7.80 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.97
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Intermittent Claudication Pain Score at 1 Month
4.9 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.22
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Intermittent Claudication Pain Score at 3 Months
2.8 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.61
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Intermittent Claudication Pain Score at 6 Months
1.1 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.44
Change in Rest Pain and Intermittent Claudication Assessment From Baseline to 12 Months
Intermittent Claudication Pain Score at 12 Months
0.2 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.58

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months

Population: Efficacy measures were established by assessing CLI symptoms known to be reliable and valid. The efficacy endpoints were analyzed on per protocol (PP) basis (N=14).

Evaluation of the integument for ulceration, gangrene and other skin changes in the affected limb was performed at baseline and follow-up visits at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.The ulceration and gangrene in the affected limb of the subjects was evaluated by visual clinical inspection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=14 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Clinical Evaluation for the Presence of Ulcer and/or Gangrene in the Affected Limb From Baseline to 12 Months
Ulcer and/ or Gangrene present at 12 Months
0 Participants
Clinical Evaluation for the Presence of Ulcer and/or Gangrene in the Affected Limb From Baseline to 12 Months
Ulcer and/ or Gangrene present at Baseline
11 Participants
Clinical Evaluation for the Presence of Ulcer and/or Gangrene in the Affected Limb From Baseline to 12 Months
Ulcer and/or Gangrene present at 1 Month
10 Participants
Clinical Evaluation for the Presence of Ulcer and/or Gangrene in the Affected Limb From Baseline to 12 Months
Ulcer and/or Gangrene present at 3 Months
6 Participants
Clinical Evaluation for the Presence of Ulcer and/or Gangrene in the Affected Limb From Baseline to 12 Months
Ulcer and/or Gangrene present at 6 Months
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months

Population: Efficacy measures were established by assessing CLI symptoms known to be reliable and valid. The efficacy endpoints were analyzed on per protocol (PP) basis (N=14).

Subjects were analyzed to see if they were able to walk any distance and the distance covered by patients in 6 minutes was measured to assess the functional changes from baseline. The American Thoracic Society has issued guidelines for the 6-minute walk test (6 MWT). The 6 MWT is safe, easy to administer, well tolerated, and reflects activities of daily living.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=14 Participants
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic tissue of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Number of Participants Able to Walk From Baseline to 12 Months as Measured by 6-Minute Walk Test
Subjects able to walk at baseline
2 Participants
Number of Participants Able to Walk From Baseline to 12 Months as Measured by 6-Minute Walk Test
Subjects able to walk at 1 Month
8 Participants
Number of Participants Able to Walk From Baseline to 12 Months as Measured by 6-Minute Walk Test
Subjects able to walk at 3 Months
9 Participants
Number of Participants Able to Walk From Baseline to 12 Months as Measured by 6-Minute Walk Test
Subjects able to walk at 6 Months
9 Participants
Number of Participants Able to Walk From Baseline to 12 Months as Measured by 6-Minute Walk Test
Subjects able to walk at 12 Months
9 Participants

Adverse Events

BMMNC Treated Group

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
BMMNC Treated Group
n=17 participants at risk
All the subjects enrolled in the study were treated using autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells concentrate (BMMNCs) prepared using the Res-Q 60 technology (a point of care system) and injected intra-muscularly into multiple sites in the ischemic muscle of the affected limb at 0.5 cc/injection for a total of 15-20 cc.
Vascular disorders
Major Limb Amputation
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events were reported for the duration of the study, that is, from baseline to 12 Months
Vascular disorders
Minor Limb Amputation
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Adverse events were reported for the duration of the study, that is, from baseline to 12 Months
Cardiac disorders
Death
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Adverse events were reported for the duration of the study, that is, from baseline to 12 Months

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Venkatesh Ponemone

TotipotentSC

Phone: +91-124-4976860

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: LTE60