Randomized Clinical Trial Using Amniotic Membrane in Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy

NCT ID: NCT01832168

Last Updated: 2015-03-17

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

34 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-02-28

Study Completion Date

2014-06-30

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the AmnioFix dehydrated human amniotic membrane is effective in protecting nerves in men receiving robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomies.

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Pudendal Nerve

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Control

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy with application of absorbable hemostat.

Group Type OTHER

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy with nerve-sparing technique

Application of Absorbable Hemostat

Intervention Type OTHER

Application of Surgicel® SNoW Absorbable Hemostat by Johnson and Johnson on the neurovascular bundle after removal of the cancerous prostate.

AmnioFix

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy with application of dehydrated human amniotic membrane.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy with nerve-sparing technique

Application of dehydrated human amniotic membrane

Intervention Type OTHER

Application of dehydrated human amniotic membrane (DHAM) on the neurovascular bundle after removal of the cancerous prostate.

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy with nerve-sparing technique

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Application of Absorbable Hemostat

Application of Surgicel® SNoW Absorbable Hemostat by Johnson and Johnson on the neurovascular bundle after removal of the cancerous prostate.

Intervention Type OTHER

Application of dehydrated human amniotic membrane

Application of dehydrated human amniotic membrane (DHAM) on the neurovascular bundle after removal of the cancerous prostate.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

Discover alternative or legacy names that may be used to describe the listed interventions across different sources.

Surgicel® SNoW AmnioFix

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

1. Ages 45-70
2. Clinically localized prostate cancer with Gleason score 6 or 7
3. SHIM Score greater than or equal to 16 in the absence of medication
4. Feasibility to perform unilateral or bilateral nerve sparing RALP

Exclusion Criteria

1. Clinically locally advanced cancer and/or with Gleason score 8 or 9.
2. Difficulty performing nerve sparing RALP.
3. Prior surgery at the site.
4. Site exhibits clinical signs and symptoms of infection.
5. SHIM score at screening \<16.
6. Current use of anticoagulant medication including Coumadin, Plavix, etc.
7. Has had "salvage prostatectomy" - patients who failed prior therapies including external radiation therapy, cryotherapy, etc.
8. Has prior radiation therapy treatment at the site.
9. Prior hormonal therapy such as Lupron or oral anti-androgens.
10. Non-mobile, i.e. not ambulatory or bed ridden.
11. The presence of comorbidities that can be confused with or can exacerbate the condition including:

1. diabetes
2. advanced atherosclerotic vascular disease
12. Patients with a history of more than two weeks treatment with immuno-suppressants (including systemic corticosteroids), cytotoxic chemotherapy within one month prior to initial screening, or who receive such medications during the screening period, or who are anticipated to require such medications during the course of the study.
13. Patients on any investigational drug(s) or therapeutic device(s) within 30 days preceding screening.
14. Unable to comply with penile rehabilitation.
15. Known history of having Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or HIV.
16. Patients who are unable to understand the aims and objectives of the trial.
17. Presence of any condition(s) which seriously compromises the subject's ability to complete this study, or has a known history of poor adherence with medical treatment.
18. Currently taking medications which could affect graft incorporation (supervising physician's discretion).
19. Allergic to gentamicin and/or streptomycin.
20. Damage to neurovascular bundles during surgery.
Minimum Eligible Age

45 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.

MiMedx Group, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.

Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Learn about the lead researchers overseeing the trial and their institutional affiliations.

Sanjay Razdan, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Jackson South Urology Center of Excellence

Locations

Explore where the study is taking place and check the recruitment status at each participating site.

Jackson South Urology Center of Excellence

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

Review the countries where the study has at least one active or historical site.

United States

Other Identifiers

Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.

AFRALP001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

More Related Trials

Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.

Trial of Modifications to Radical Prostatectomy
NCT01407263 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING PHASE3