Effects of Exosome Adminstration in Preventing Early Leakage in Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection

NCT ID: NCT06536712

Last Updated: 2024-08-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-08-31

Study Completion Date

2024-12-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the safety and efficacy of Human Placenta Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes in preventing early anastomosis leak in patients undergoing low anterior resection for rectal cancer. The main question it aims to answer are

Do Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes prevent early anastomosis leak in patients undergoing low anterior resection for rectal cancer?

If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes to placebo to see if it can prevent early anastomotic leakage.

Participants will receive intraperitoneal Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes at the end of their surgery.

Detailed Description

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Anastomotic leakage remains one of the most severe complications following colorectal surgery, leading to increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and reduced quality of life. Despite advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care, the incidence of early anastomotic leaks persists. Practical strategies to reduce this risk are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Recent studies have highlighted the potential role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes in enhancing tissue repair and modulating inflammation. These extracellular vesicles, derived from human placenta mesenchymal stem cells (hPMSC), contain bioactive molecules such as proteins, lipids, and RNA that facilitate cellular communication and promote healing processes. Preclinical research suggests that exosomes can support anastomotic healing by reducing local inflammation.

This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intraperitoneal administration of hPMSC-derived exosomes in preventing early anastomotic leakage in patients undergoing low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. We hypothesize that the exosome treatment will significantly reduce the incidence of anastomotic leaks compared to placebo, thereby improving postoperative recovery and reducing hospital stay.

Conditions

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Rectal Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes

10 patients in this arm will receive Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes at the end of their low anterior resection surgery

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes will be administered intraperitoneally to patients at the end of their surgery

Placebo

10 patients in this arm will receive placebo at the end of their low anterior resection surgery

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type OTHER

10 patients will receive intraperitoneal placebo at the end of their surgery

Interventions

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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes will be administered intraperitoneally to patients at the end of their surgery

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Placebo

10 patients will receive intraperitoneal placebo at the end of their surgery

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

-Patients with Stage II-III rectal cancer who underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy and are candidates for low anterior resection surgery

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients who need emergency surgery (presenting with peritonitis or signs of obstruction)
* Patients with apparent malnutrition or patients who have serum albumin levels of less than 3 g/dl
* Patients who receive corticosteroids ( an equivalent dose of prednisolone 5 mg/day or more)
* Patients with chronic pulmonary disease
* Patients who need more than two units of blood transfusion perioperatively
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Tehran University of Medical Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ahmadi tafti

Assistant professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Seyed Mohsen Ahmadi Tafti, MD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Colorectal Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences,

Locations

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Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Tehran, , Iran

Site Status

Countries

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Iran

Central Contacts

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Seyed Mohsen Ahmadi Tafti, MD

Role: CONTACT

+98(912)2109773

References

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Platell C, Barwood N, Dorfmann G, Makin G. The incidence of anastomotic leaks in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Colorectal Dis. 2007 Jan;9(1):71-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2006.01002.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17181849 (View on PubMed)

Lipska MA, Bissett IP, Parry BR, Merrie AE. Anastomotic leakage after lower gastrointestinal anastomosis: men are at a higher risk. ANZ J Surg. 2006 Jul;76(7):579-85. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2006.03780.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16813622 (View on PubMed)

Choi HK, Law WL, Ho JW. Leakage after resection and intraperitoneal anastomosis for colorectal malignancy: analysis of risk factors. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Nov;49(11):1719-25. doi: 10.1007/s10350-006-0703-2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17051321 (View on PubMed)

Barnhoorn MC, Wasser MNJM, Roelofs H, Maljaars PWJ, Molendijk I, Bonsing BA, Oosten LEM, Dijkstra G, van der Woude CJ, Roelen DL, Zwaginga JJ, Verspaget HW, Fibbe WE, Hommes DW, Peeters KCMJ, van der Meulen-de Jong AE. Long-term Evaluation of Allogeneic Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy for Crohn's Disease Perianal Fistulas. J Crohns Colitis. 2020 Jan 1;14(1):64-70. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjz116.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31197361 (View on PubMed)

Tashak Golroudbari H, Banikarimi SP, Ayati A, Hadizadeh A, Khorasani Zavareh Z, Hajikhani K, Heirani-Tabasi A, Ahmadi Tafti M, Davoodi S, Ahmadi Tafti H. Advanced micro-/nanotechnologies for exosome encapsulation and targeting in regenerative medicine. Clin Exp Med. 2023 Oct;23(6):1845-1866. doi: 10.1007/s10238-023-00993-7. Epub 2023 Jan 27.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 36705868 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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IR.TUMS.IKHC.REC.1403.114

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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