Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Irep Sociedade de Ensino Superior Médio e Fundamental Limitada
Hospital Espanhol
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Ricardo Ribeiro dos Santos, Hospital Sao Rafael
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01325103
First received: March 28, 2011
Last updated: October 21, 2011
Last verified: October 2011
  Purpose

This research investigates the use of autologous bone marrow stem cells in patients with spinal cord injury.


Condition Intervention Phase
Spinal Cord Injury
Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation
Phase 1

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Phase 1 Study of Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

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Further study details as provided by Hospital Sao Rafael:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Feasibility and safety of bone marrow stem cell transplantation in patients with spinal cord injury [ Time Frame: Six months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Functional improvement in muscle strength [ Time Frame: Six months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Functional improvement in muscle strength assessed by the Frankel scale.

  • Improvement of sphincters control. [ Time Frame: Six months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Improvement of sphincters control (anal and bladder).


Estimated Enrollment: 20
Study Start Date: July 2010
Estimated Study Completion Date: January 2013
Estimated Primary Completion Date: January 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Stem Cell Transplantation
Patients with spinal cord injury that will undergo autologous bone marrow stem cell transplantation.
Procedure: Stem Cell Transplantation
All patients will undergo autologous bone marrow stem cell transplantation into the lesion area.
Other Name: BMMSC - Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells.

Detailed Description:

The aim of this study is to evaluate autologous bone marrow stem cells transplantation as a safe and potentially beneficial treatment for patients with spinal cord injury.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 50 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age between 18 and 50 years old
  • Traumatic spinal cord injury at the thoracic or lumbar level
  • Classification Frankel A
  • Indication for spinal surgery for traumatic lesions of bone

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Section of the spinal anatomy
  • Open injuries
  • Active infectious diseases
  • Terminal patients
  • Neurodegenerative diseases
  • Primary hematologic diseases
  • Bone reflecting increased risk for spinal puncture
  • Coagulopathies
  • Hepatic dysfunction
  • Pregnancy
  • Other medical complications that contraindicate surgery, including major respiratory complications
  • Participation in another clinical trial
  • Use of metal implants close to vascular structures (such as cardiac pacemaker or prosthesis) that contraindicate MRI
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01325103

Locations
Brazil
Hospital São Rafael
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 41256900
Sponsors and Collaborators
Hospital Sao Rafael
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Irep Sociedade de Ensino Superior Médio e Fundamental Limitada
Hospital Espanhol
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Ricardo R. dos Santos, MD, PhD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Director: Milena Botelho P. Soares, PhD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Chair: Marcus Vinícius P. Mendonça, MD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Chair: Cláudia B. Pinheiro, PhD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Chair: Ticiana X. Ferreira, MD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Chair: Cristiane F. Villarreal, PhD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Chair: Luiz Flávio M. Silva, MD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Chair: Marco A. Almeida, MD Hospital Sao Rafael
Study Chair: Ubirajara B. Júnior, MD, PhD Hospital Sao Rafael
  More Information

Additional Information:
No publications provided

Responsible Party: Ricardo Ribeiro dos Santos, Phase 1 Study of Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury, Hospital Sao Rafael
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01325103     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: SCI-001
Study First Received: March 28, 2011
Last Updated: October 21, 2011
Health Authority: Brazil: National Committee of Ethics in Research

Keywords provided by Hospital Sao Rafael:
Spinal cord injury
Mesenchymal stem cells
Bone marrow

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Trauma, Nervous System
Wounds and Injuries

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 16, 2013