Mesenchymal Stem Cell and Islet Co-transplantation
United States3 participantsStarted 2014-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to show safety and tolerability to our mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) product which will be autologous in nature, expanded using a non-xenogeneic, human component expansion media (pooled human platelet lysate) and delivered fresh. Subsequently, the investigators intend to test whether infusion of MSCs immediately after islet autograft can reduce onset of diabetes and improve glycemic control after total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 69 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Chronic pancreatitis patients who undergo TP-IAT.
* \>18 years of age.
* Patients with BMI from 18.5 to 30.
* Renal function: \>90mls/min/1.73m squared
* Normal INR/PT/PTT values for MUSC clinical laboratory standards
* Diabetes free before surgery (fasting blood glucose\<125mg/dl).
* No prior pancreatic surgery with the exception of transduodenal sphincteroplasty or Whipple/Beger procedure.
* Patients with normal liver function as measured by serum levels of aminotransferase including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and total bilirubin levels.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients whose Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and Platelet count are above or below normal values for MUSC clinical laboratory standards.
* Patients who has hematological malignancy.
* Patients who are under immunosuppression.
* Patients with marked calcification disease on CT scan.
* Patients with severe fibrosis and atrophy on pancreas MRI.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.