Adipose-Derived Biocellular Regenerative Therapy for Osteoarthritis

NCT ID: NCT04238143

Last Updated: 2024-10-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-01-10

Study Completion Date

2027-09-30

Brief Summary

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Use of Biocellular and cellular approaches to treatment of Osteoarthritis (OA), musculoskeletal aging processes, pain, and degenerative changes are to be studied with minimally invasive protocols, and non-pharmaceutical means to relieve OA and its associated issues. Traditional surgical interventions have not yielded convincing long-term outcomes, including total joint replacement surgeries and medical management of the supportive structures.

This study is to use a person's own stem/stromal Cells (autologous) plus HD-PRP (important healing growth factors and signal molecules) in such cases of OA for long-term minimally invasive treatments. Baseline (existing) findings are documented, and thence tracked as to progress deemed to be result of the intervention.

Detailed Description

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic health conditions and a leading cause of pain and disability in the world, with a substantial proportion of adults affected. It is estimated that symptomatic OA affects one in eight men and women in the US (27-31 million), In a global study of health conditions, osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain ranked in the top 4 percent of worldwide disabilities. OA is a complex, multifactorial disease, with much still to learn regarding mechanisms and progression. . The most commonly affected joints include the hip , knee , hand and foot , and spine. although OA can affect any joint. OA is linked to substantial economic costs estimated in developed countries to be between 1% and 2.5% of GDP. With the rise in life expectancy, the prevalence of osteoarthritis is projected to increase further, resulting in a greater healthcare burden.

Diagnosis is commonly accomplished via clinical examinations and subjective symptoms coupled with a variety of imaging protocols. These are an intrinsic portion of the protocols of this Trial, measuring both the safety and outcomes resulting from three basic approaches to provide both cellular and biocellular therapeutic approaches.

The Trial consists of three separate approaches: 1). Use of guided biocellular therapy (tSVF + Platelet Rich Plasma); 2). Use of guided biocellular and cellular therapy (tSVF + Platelet Rich Plasma + cSVF concentrates); and, 3). Use of cSVF only via systemic deployment suspended in sterile Normal Saline IV solution. Patient's will be enrolled based on the approach considered the most likely to safely attain clinical improvement and compared to others of similar findings in the same musculoskeletal indications.

Follow up and tracking to be extended over a two year period (minimum) following each treatment delivery. Those who do more than one site, or have a repeat treatment, will be followed on separate tracks to maintain the outcomes resulting from single versus double treatments. Management and voluntary enrollment will follow existing HIPPA (confidentiality) rules and regulations in place.

Participants will be requested to report any and all Adverse Events or Severe Adverse Events (complications not anticipated within parameters of usual and customary side effects resulting from such therapies) as may potentially result from any treatment provided (not including the normal "sequelae" of procedures utilized.

Cartilage loss remains the main pathologic features of OA, however OA is recognized to involve aging, inflammation and degenerative changes within the musculoskeletal joint, components, including pathologic changes in the bone, cartilage, and supportive soft tissues, As a natural process within aging and mechanical stresses, the ability of our homeostatic system to maintain a fully functional, pain free system, Weight bearing and repetitive trauma contribute to the demand for attempted repairs after use, it is common for OA to be found in multiple joints within the same individual over time and use.

Another aspect of OA is that it has been shown to be present in multiple joints in the same individual, suggesting a systemic bone response to mechanical stresses. When OA is severe, the bone involvement can be detected on plain radiographs, but radiographs may not detect milder cases. And while radiographs remain the standard means of diagnosing OA severity , these provide no information about the non-bone aspects of OA pathophysiology. Studies demonstrate that diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound as a complementary imaging tool, along with radiography, may enable more accurate diagnostics for osteoarthritis.

Treatments consist of harvesting (with microcannula) a small volume of tSVF to provide the needed stem/stromal cells found in large numbers around the small capillaries and blood vessels (needs typically 5-15 teaspoons). This tSVF is mixed with the patient's own concentrated platelets and guided for placement with use of a high resolution ultrasound for accurate placement. These elements are what are normally used in our bodies for maintaining (homeostasis) and repair (regenerative healing), with the advantage of accurate placement into the bone, soft tissues and joints involved in inflammatory or degenerative breakdown with pain and loss of function.

Each patient will be carefully followed to measure progress and imaging which documents structural changes that may be realized with these treatments. Of most note, the avoidance or postponement of invasive and often difficult rehabilitation is realized.

These procedures have been safely and successfully provided for approximately 15 years, however, without a large series and tracking over a period of years. We are seeking validation of the processes and elements which have been performed and reported in case reporting or small case series.

Conditions

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Osteoarthritis Osteo Arthritis Knee Osteo Arthritis Shoulders Osteoarthritis of Multiple Joints Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis - Ankle/Foot

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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tSVF + PRP Arm1

Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) + Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Concentrate

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) Arm 1

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Harvesting subcutaneous tSVF with sterile, disposable microcannula system

PRP Concentrate Arm 1

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Preparation of PRP Concentrate via sterile Terumo-Harvest System

tSVF + PRP + cSVF Arm 2

Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) + Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Concentrate + Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) Arm 2

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Harvesting subcutaneous tSVF with sterile, disposable microcannula system

PRP Concentrate Arm 2

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Preparation of PRP Concentrate via sterile Terumo-Harvest System

Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF) Arm 2

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Isolation-Concentration of cSVF via sterile enzymatic digestion (Liberase TM, Sterile Roche)

Normal Saline IV + cSVF Arm 3

Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF); Sterile Normal Saline Intravenous (IV) Introduction

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF) Arm 3

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Isolation-Concentration of cSVF via sterile enzymatic digestion (Liberase TM, Sterile Roche)

Sterile Normal Saline (IV Solution)

Intervention Type DRUG

Suspension of cSVF in 500 cc Sterile Normal Saline (IV Solution)

Interventions

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Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) Arm 1

Harvesting subcutaneous tSVF with sterile, disposable microcannula system

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

PRP Concentrate Arm 1

Preparation of PRP Concentrate via sterile Terumo-Harvest System

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) Arm 2

Harvesting subcutaneous tSVF with sterile, disposable microcannula system

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

PRP Concentrate Arm 2

Preparation of PRP Concentrate via sterile Terumo-Harvest System

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF) Arm 2

Isolation-Concentration of cSVF via sterile enzymatic digestion (Liberase TM, Sterile Roche)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF) Arm 3

Isolation-Concentration of cSVF via sterile enzymatic digestion (Liberase TM, Sterile Roche)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Sterile Normal Saline (IV Solution)

Suspension of cSVF in 500 cc Sterile Normal Saline (IV Solution)

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Documented osteoarthritic inflammatory and/or degenerative changes in the joint or connective tissues of the knee, hip, shoulder, Achilles tendon, Sacroiliac Joint, wrist/hand, foot/ankle, or Plantar Fasciitis (PR);
* No systemic disorders which, in opinion of principal investigator, would disqualify from safely being able to undergo the determined procedures;
* Have the ability to understand and accept all items in Informed Consent Document;
* Have adequate perivascular and extracellular matrix donor tissues available;
* Mature enough to tolerate determined procedures and follow up instructions and complete post-treatment tracking responsibilities

Exclusion Criteria

* Systemic or psychological impairment which would preclude patient tolerance and understanding nature and extent of procedures and follow up tracking;
* Known active cancer, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy;
* Pregnancy;
* Active infections which would increase risk of patient to undergo treatment;
* High dose steroid users, or recipients of corticosteroids with a six month period before treatment date;
* Medication or Opiate addition, or in active treatment for drug rehabilitation;
* History of documented severe traumatic brain injuries;
* In the opinion of the principal investigator/provider, the patient's condition or medical issues which would not allow the individual to fully accomplish or complete the study requirements
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Donna Alderman, DO

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Robert W. Alexander, MD

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Healeon Medical Inc

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Hemwall Center for Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine

Valencia, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Regenevita LLC

Stevensville, Montana, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Donna Alderman, DO

Role: CONTACT

1 661 295 1110

Kathy Cirricione, BS

Role: CONTACT

1 661 295 1110

Facility Contacts

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Kelly Cirricone, BS

Role: primary

661-295-1110

Glenn C Terry, MD

Role: primary

706-566-9141

Heather Terry

Role: backup

17065669141

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND

Alexander RW, Harrell DB. Autologous fat grafting: use of closed syringe microcannula system for enhanced autologous structural grafting. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2013 Apr 8;6:91-102. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S40575. Print 2013.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Albano JJ, Alexander RW. Autologous fat grafting as a mesenchymal stem cell source and living bioscaffold in a patellar tendon tear. Clin J Sport Med. 2011 Jul;21(4):359-61. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0b013e31821d0864. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21562415 (View on PubMed)

Lin, K., Short Review on the advancement of osteoarthritis treatment with cell therapy. J. Regen Biol Med. (2020), 2(1): 1-7.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Mehranfar S, Abdi Rad I, Mostafav E, Akbarzadeh A. The use of stromal vascular fraction (SVF), platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells in the treatment of osteoarthritis: an overview of clinical trials. Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol. 2019 Dec;47(1):882-890. doi: 10.1080/21691401.2019.1576710.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Hong Z, Chen J, Zhang S, Zhao C, Bi M, Chen X, Bi Q. Intra-articular injection of autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fractions for knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind randomized self-controlled trial. Int Orthop. 2019 May;43(5):1123-1134. doi: 10.1007/s00264-018-4099-0. Epub 2018 Aug 14.

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Reference Type BACKGROUND

Alexander RW. Biocellular Regenerative Medicine: Use of Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells and It's Native Bioactive Matrix. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Nov;27(4):871-891. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2016.06.005.

Reference Type RESULT
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Reference Type RESULT
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Alderman, D, Alexander, RW, Stem Cell Prolotherapy In Regenerative Medicine: Background, Theory, and Protocols. J. Prolo 3(3): 689-708, 2011.

Reference Type RESULT

Alexander, RW, Overview of Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF) & Biocellular Uses of Stem/Stromal Cells & Matrix (tSVF + HD-PRP) in Regenerative Medicine, Aesthetic Medicine, and Plastic Surgery. J Stem Cell Res Ther; S1003, 2019.

Reference Type RESULT

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Reference Type RESULT

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Other Identifiers

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GARM-MSK-ALD

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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