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Retinal DegenerationPhase 1NCT03772938

Stem Cells Therapy in Degenerative Diseases of the Retina

A Phase 1 study testing Stem/progenitor cells transplantation in people with Retinal Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa, run by Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin at 1 site in Poland.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an autologous bone marrow-derived stem/progenitor cells administered intravitreously in the subjects with degenerative diseases of the retina. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
What is being tested?
Stem/progenitor cells transplantation
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 sitePoland
Study dates
13 Dec 2018to 31 Mar 2020
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • diagnosed degenerative disease of the retina,
  • age 18-65 years,
  • best corrected visual acuity max. 0,2 (Snellen letter chart),
  • good understanding of the protocol and willingness to consent,
  • signed informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • concomitant eye disease (glaucoma, etc.)
  • concomitant of other systemic disease or diseases,
  • inflammation (high protein or lymphocytosis in the CSF), active infections.
  • diabetes,
  • cardio-vascular disorders,
  • cancer,
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  • autoimmune diseases,
  • renal failure,
  • impaired hepatic function,
  • subject unwilling or unable to comply with the requirements of the protocol,
  • patient has been treated previously with any cellular therapy,

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Poland1 site
  • I Department of Ophthalmology

    Szczecin, 70-111

Other trials in Poland

About this study

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an autologous bone marrow-derived stem/progenitor cells administered intravitreously in the subjects with degenerative diseases of the retina.

Read the detailed description

Degenerative diseases of the retina are challenging for ophthalmologists. This is a common term that covers heterogenous group of diseases, f.e. retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, Best's disease or age related macular degeneration. Undetermined etiology, wide range of factors that may trigger the onset of the disease and modulate it's course impede the implementation of an effective treatment. Currently, a stem cells therapy seems to be promising option in patients with degenerative diseases of the retina. The purpose of this prospective, nonrandomized, open label, pilot study is to conduct the investigation of the safety and efficacy of intravitreal injection of autologous bone marrow-isolated stem/progenitor cells with different selected phenotypes into the subjects with degenerative diseases of the retina. Especially, this clinical trial is designated to test the therapeutic (pro-regenerative and neuro-protective) functions of different stem/progenitor cell populations able to secrete bioactive neurotrophic factors. All patients enrolled will have a documented history of degenerative disease of the retina prior to study enrollment. Next, autologous bone marrow-isolated stem/progenitor cells intravitreous injection will be performed. Finally, treatment safety, adverse events and exploratory parameters, including best corrected visual acuity, visual field and electroretinography parameters, to establish disease progression rate will be recorded throughout the duration of the post-treatment follow up period.

Being tested
Stem/progenitor cells transplantation
Keywords
stem cells, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease, electroretinography
Medical subject headings
Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Stem/progenitor cells transplantationBiological

    Human autologous bone marrow-derived stem/progenitor cell transplantation administered as an intravitreal injection in patients with degenerative disease of retina.

Study groups in NCT03772938
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Stem/progenitor cells transplantationActive comparatorIntervention: A single intravitreal injection of autologous bone marrow-derived stem/progenitor cells will be performed.
Receives: Biological: Stem/progenitor cells transplantation
Standard treatment of degenerative disease of retinaSham comparatorSymptomatic treatment of degenerative disease of retina without biologic cell-based treatment
Receives: Biological: Stem/progenitor cells transplantation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0

    Confirm the safety of autologous bone marrow stem/progenitor cell intravitreal injection in enrolled patients by repeated follow-up over one year with clinical evaluations.

    Measured: 12 months

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Efficacy of autologous bone marrow stem/progenitor intravitreal injection in enrolled patients.

    Best corrected visual acuity, ETDRS chart [number of letters]

    Measured: 12 months

  2. Intraocular pressure

    Pascal tonometer [mmHg]

    Measured: 12 months

  3. Optic disk retinal nerve fiber layer

    optical coherence tomography [um]

    Measured: 12 months

  4. Central macular thickness

    optical coherence tomography [um]

    Measured: 12 months

  5. Ganglion cell complex thickness

    optical coherence tomography [um]

    Measured: 12 months

  6. Choroidal thickness

    Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography [um]

    Measured: 12 months

  7. Choroidal volume

    Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography [mm3]

    Measured: 12 months

  8. Computed perimetry (30-2 and 10-2 module)

    mean deviation, pattern standard deviation [B]

    Measured: 12 months

  9. Goldmann perimetry with color filters

    [degrees]

    Measured: 12 months

  10. Contrast sensitivity

    Pelli-Robson chart [number of letters]

    Measured: 12 months

  11. Function of the photoreceptors (rods and cones), inner retinal cells (bipolar and amacrine cells), and ganglion cells.

    Electroretinography (ERG) examination:

    • amplitude of a and b waves [V],
    • culmination time of a and b waves [s],
    • culmination time of q1-q3 waves [s].

    Measured: 12 months

  12. Function of the photoreceptors

    Multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) examination:

    • retinal response density [V/degree 2],
    • culmination time of P1 wave in 6 rings [s].

    Measured: 12 months

  13. Function of ganglion cells

    Pattern electroretinography (PERG) examination:

    • amplitude of P50 and N95 waves [V],
    • culmination time of P50 wave [s].

    Measured: 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Dec 2018
  2. Study start13 Dec 2018
  3. Primary completion28 Feb 2020 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Mar 2020 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03772938
Sponsor's protocol ID
IKiKO-KB-0012/143/13
Status last verified
Dec 2018
First submitted
3 Nov 2018
Last updated
17 Dec 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Stem/progenitor cells transplantation in people with Retinal Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa, run by Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin at 1 site in Poland.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Dec 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Poland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0 (time frame: 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Dec 2018.

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