Summary

Eligibility
for females ages 18 years and up (full criteria)
Location
at La Jolla, California and other locations
Dates
study started
completion around
Principal Investigator
by Samuel Eisenstein, MD
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Samuel Eisenstein

Description

Summary

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a single injection of iltamiocel (300 x 106 cells) compared to a placebo in the reduction of fecal incontinence episode frequency in adult female participants with chronic fecal incontinence and a history of obstetric anal sphincter injury. Half of the participants will receive iltamiocel (injections with cells) and the other half will receive placebo.

Official Title

A Two-stage, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Iltamiocel With Placebo in the Treatment of Female Participants With Chronic Fecal Incontinence and a History of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (DigniFI)

Details

Chronic fecal incontinence (FI) is the recurrent unintended passage of mucus and/or liquid or solid stool for at least 6 months. Iltamiocel is an investigational cell therapy product that involves a medical procedure in which a participant's own muscle cells are collected, processed, and then injected into the tissues of the external anal sphincter.

This is a double-blind randomized study, which means neither the participant, nor the study doctor will know which treatment group the participant will be in. Participants who are randomly chosen to receive injection with placebo will have the option to receive an injection with their cells after completion of the blinded portion of their study participation (12 months).

Keywords

Fecal Incontinence, Obstetric Trauma, Obstetric Injury, Cell Therapy, Anal Incontinence, Rectal Diseases, Intestinal Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Bowel Incontinence, Iltamiocel

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to females ages 18 years and up

  • Adult female ≥ 18 years of age who has primary symptoms of fecal incontinence (FI) for at least 12 months.
  • History of obstetric anal sphincter injury (e.g., episiotomy, perineal tear).
  • Failed conservative treatment (e.g., dietary modification, antidiarrheal medications, pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback) for at least 6 months prior to enrollment.
  • Must be willing and able to comply with the study procedures, be mentally competent and able to understand all study requirements, and must agree to read and sign the informed consent form prior to any study-related procedures.

You CAN'T join if...

  • Has an implanted stimulation neuromodulation system (sacral or tibial) and symptoms are unstable as determined by the physician.
  • Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 2 years.
  • Has known rectal sensory dysfunction (e.g., hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity).
  • Has an obstetric anal sphincter injury (e.g., episiotomy, perineal tear) within 1 year previous to study enrollment.
  • Patient BMI ≥ 38.
  • Has a history of cancer in the colorectal or pelvic organs within 5 years prior to study enrollment.
  • Any cancer that has undergone treatment within the past 12 months.
  • Has an established diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) or current intestinal stoma.
  • Has grade III/IV hemorrhoids.
  • Has chronic diarrhea at the time of Screening.
  • Has chronic constipation at the time of Screening.
  • Has significant pelvic floor prolapse, significant genitourinary prolapse beyond the introitus, significant symptomatic rectocele, or evidence of significant rectal evacuation disorder leading to post-defecatory leakage.

Locations

  • UC San Diego Health accepting new patients
    La Jolla California 92122 United States
  • Prestige Medical Group accepting new patients
    Tustin California 92780 United States

Lead Scientist at UCSD

  • Samuel Eisenstein, MD
    Associate Professor Of Clinical, Surgery, Vc-health Sciences-schools. Authored (or co-authored) 9 research publications. Research interests: surgical outcomes · robotic surgery · laparoscopic surgery · Minimally invasive surgery · Fecal incontinence · Anal Fistula · Diverticulitis · Rectal Cancer · Colon Cancer · Ulcerative Colitis · Crohn's Disease · Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Details

Status
accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
Cook MyoSite
ID
NCT05776277
Phase
Phase 3 Fecal Incontinence Research Study
Study Type
Interventional
Participants
Expecting 200 study participants
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