UnknownPhase 2

Human Placenta Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes Injection for Treatment of Complex Anal Fistula

40 participantsStarted 2024-09-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if human placenta mesenchymal stem cells (MSC)-derived exosomes work to treat complex perianal fistula in adults without Crohn's disease. The safety of this treatment will also be learned. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does treatment with MSC-derived exosomes lower the number of fistula recurrences in participants? * Is treatment with MSC-derived exosomes safe? We will compare treatment with MSC-derived exosomes to the routine treatment which is fistulotomy (surgery to close the fistula) alone to see if MSC-derived exosomes work better to treat complex fistula. Participants will: * Undergo fistulotomy plus MSC-derived exosome injections or fistulotomy alone. * Visit the clinic the week after surgery and then every 4 weeks for checkups and tests

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * participants with complex perianal fistula * provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * participants with any inflammatory bowel diseases * pregnant or lactating participants * participants with contraindications for surgery * participants with hepatitis * participants with uncontrolled diabetes * participants with alcohol or substance abuse

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

The number of fistula openings (orifices) will be assessed before and after our intervention.

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06568653

SponsorTehran University of Medical Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-15

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