Use of Autologous, Adult Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 85 |
| Updated: | 11/10/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 2016 |
| End Date: | November 2020 |
| Contact: | Robert W Alexander, MD, MD |
| Email: | rwamd@cybernet1.com |
| Phone: | 4067774477 |
Use of Autologous Adult Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the small bowel and
colon. Main types include Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. Symptoms are often
difficult to distinguish except for location and nature of changes. IBD complex arises with
interaction of environmental, genetic factors, immunological responses, and chronic and
recurring inflammation.
Many factor appear as contributory, but no single set of issues appear to explain the
process. Microbiota, intestinal wall granulation or breach, dietary, genetic predisposition
all appear to factors. Treatment is often reactive or suppressive medications, neither of
which appears to reverse the disease processes. This study explores the value of a complex
group of adipose-derived stem/stromal cells (AD-cSVF) in the disease process.
colon. Main types include Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. Symptoms are often
difficult to distinguish except for location and nature of changes. IBD complex arises with
interaction of environmental, genetic factors, immunological responses, and chronic and
recurring inflammation.
Many factor appear as contributory, but no single set of issues appear to explain the
process. Microbiota, intestinal wall granulation or breach, dietary, genetic predisposition
all appear to factors. Treatment is often reactive or suppressive medications, neither of
which appears to reverse the disease processes. This study explores the value of a complex
group of adipose-derived stem/stromal cells (AD-cSVF) in the disease process.
IBD often presents clinically as abdominal pain, diarrhea (with and without blood), fever,
weight loss, failure to thrive, and many related symptoms. Complications of the disorders may
also include anemia, skin rashes, arthritis, severe chronic fatigue, and eye inflammatory
changes.
It is felt that IBD disorders may be caused by combination of environmental, immune, genetic,
and bacterial factors. Results of these issues produce a chronic inflammatory disorder, in
which the immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract, perhaps directed by certain
microbial antigens. The group appears not to be a pure autoimmune disease reaction, but may
relate to a immunodeficiency state.
There are no medications or surgical procedures that are known to cure the diseases. Most are
aimed at reduction of symptoms, maintain remissions, and try to prevent relapses. Temporary
anti-inflammatory medications may improve the acute process, followed by methotrexate or
thiopurine to maintain remission states. Surgery appears important in cases of perforation,
abscesses, obstructions, or cancer management.
Actual occurrence is unknown, as there are more than Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
which appear related. It is estimated that more than 35,000 deaths were reported in 2010.
Crohn's Disease alone appears to affect 3.2 per 1000 people in Europe and North America
alone.
The usual onset of symptoms may appear before actual diagnoses are made, with typical
diagnoses occurring between 15-30 years of age. Lead by abdominal pain symptoms (usually
lower right quadrant) and the recurrent periods of flare and remission. Many dietary,
bacterial, antimicrobials, and environmental factors receive attention, some new interest in
evaluating alternative therapeutic modalities to deal of issues of immune system. Use of the
immune privileged cellular agents held within the AD-cSVF is proposed to help with the
inflammatory contributors as well as the modulation of inflammation which favors chronic
wound healing and avascular systems. Known to provide secretory antibiotic (ll-37)
contributions, some thought of pro- and anti-microbials, may prove of value in those areas
specifically. Cytokine and growth factors implications at the lesion sites remain to be
poorly understood, but those experienced in biocellular regenerative therapies have
experienced contributions to healing and prevention of recurrences of ulcerative skin
lesions.
Harvest of autologous of adipose-derived tissue stromal vascular fraction (AD-tSVF) is a
proven rich resource of microvascular stem/stromal cell elements with well documented growth
factor and cytokine contributors. With the advent of safe, measurable, and efficacious and
reproducible numbers in a closed isolation environment, the ability to isolate and
concentrate a cell-only product. This AD-cSVF is capable of reintroduction into patients, via
a Normal Saline Solution, via parenteral route.
This study is intended to evaluate the safety (adverse outcomes) and efficacy of using
autologous cellular therapy in cases of IBD.
weight loss, failure to thrive, and many related symptoms. Complications of the disorders may
also include anemia, skin rashes, arthritis, severe chronic fatigue, and eye inflammatory
changes.
It is felt that IBD disorders may be caused by combination of environmental, immune, genetic,
and bacterial factors. Results of these issues produce a chronic inflammatory disorder, in
which the immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract, perhaps directed by certain
microbial antigens. The group appears not to be a pure autoimmune disease reaction, but may
relate to a immunodeficiency state.
There are no medications or surgical procedures that are known to cure the diseases. Most are
aimed at reduction of symptoms, maintain remissions, and try to prevent relapses. Temporary
anti-inflammatory medications may improve the acute process, followed by methotrexate or
thiopurine to maintain remission states. Surgery appears important in cases of perforation,
abscesses, obstructions, or cancer management.
Actual occurrence is unknown, as there are more than Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
which appear related. It is estimated that more than 35,000 deaths were reported in 2010.
Crohn's Disease alone appears to affect 3.2 per 1000 people in Europe and North America
alone.
The usual onset of symptoms may appear before actual diagnoses are made, with typical
diagnoses occurring between 15-30 years of age. Lead by abdominal pain symptoms (usually
lower right quadrant) and the recurrent periods of flare and remission. Many dietary,
bacterial, antimicrobials, and environmental factors receive attention, some new interest in
evaluating alternative therapeutic modalities to deal of issues of immune system. Use of the
immune privileged cellular agents held within the AD-cSVF is proposed to help with the
inflammatory contributors as well as the modulation of inflammation which favors chronic
wound healing and avascular systems. Known to provide secretory antibiotic (ll-37)
contributions, some thought of pro- and anti-microbials, may prove of value in those areas
specifically. Cytokine and growth factors implications at the lesion sites remain to be
poorly understood, but those experienced in biocellular regenerative therapies have
experienced contributions to healing and prevention of recurrences of ulcerative skin
lesions.
Harvest of autologous of adipose-derived tissue stromal vascular fraction (AD-tSVF) is a
proven rich resource of microvascular stem/stromal cell elements with well documented growth
factor and cytokine contributors. With the advent of safe, measurable, and efficacious and
reproducible numbers in a closed isolation environment, the ability to isolate and
concentrate a cell-only product. This AD-cSVF is capable of reintroduction into patients, via
a Normal Saline Solution, via parenteral route.
This study is intended to evaluate the safety (adverse outcomes) and efficacy of using
autologous cellular therapy in cases of IBD.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients, either sex 18 years and older with confirmed diagnosis of IBD
- Patients, either sex younger than 18 years upon approval of responsible parties and
agreement of investigators
- Ability of patient to provide informed consent (or legal guardian)
- IBD diagnosed at least 6 months earlier to therapy using usual criteria
- Negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing age (menarche to menopause)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Mental incapacity that prevents adequate understanding of study and associate
procedures and providing informed consent
- Severe IBD preventing tolerance of procedures needed
- Patients with impaired systemic condition, according to investigator judgment, needs
immediate corticosteroid or surgical intervention
- Patients that fulfill criteria of cortico-dependency and in current treatment with
corticosteroids
- Patients with history of colectomy
- Known history of alcohol, smoking dependence or additive substance abuse
- History related malignant disease - including patients participating in clinical trial
with investigational drug within 6 months
- Patients with known history of allergies to any substance used in this protocol
- Pregnant or breastfeeding females
- Presence of severe concomitant disease, in investigators opinion threatens patient's
well being or safety
We found this trial at
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Stevensville, Montana 59870
Principal Investigator: Glenn C Terry, MD
Phone: 706-566-9141
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