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New treatment option for Systemic Sclerosis
Official title Mesenchymal Stromal Cells as Treatment for Digital Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03211793
What this study is testing
What is Mesenchymal stromal cells?
Mesenchymal stromal cells is an investigational medicine, given as an injection into a muscle, being studied as a potential treatment for systemic sclerosis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The MANUS Trial aims to examine the safety, feasibility and potential efficacy of intramuscularly injected allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells as treatment for digital ulcers of systemic sclerosis.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Established diagnosis of SSc according to the 2013 ACR/EULAR criteria
- At least one active digital ulcer (painful area, \>2 mm in diameter with visible depth and loss of dermis) refractory to intravenous prostacyclins
- 'Refractory to prostacyclins' is defined as
- Worsening of ulcer(s) within 1 month after prostacyclins iv
- No improvement of ulcer(s) after 2 months after prostacyclins iv, as judged by the referring physician
You likely can't join if
- Ulcer with underlying calcinosis (ruled out by X-ray prior to screening/inclusion)
- History of neoplasm or malignancy in the past 10 years
- Pregnancy or unwillingness to use adequate contraception during study
- Serious known concomitant disease with life expectancy \<1 year
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Uncontrolled acute or chronic infection with systemic symptoms (e.g. fever)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Established diagnosis of SSc according to the 2013 ACR/EULAR criteria
- At least one active digital ulcer (painful area, \>2 mm in diameter with visible depth and loss of dermis) refractory to intravenous prostacyclins
- 'Refractory to prostacyclins' is defined as
- Worsening of ulcer(s) within 1 month after prostacyclins iv
- No improvement of ulcer(s) after 2 months after prostacyclins iv, as judged by the referring physician
- Recurrence of exactly the same ulcer(s) (same location) within 3 months after prostacyclins iv
- Written informed consent
- Ulcer with underlying calcinosis (ruled out by X-ray prior to screening/inclusion)
- History of neoplasm or malignancy in the past 10 years
- Pregnancy or unwillingness to use adequate contraception during study
- Serious known concomitant disease with life expectancy \<1 year
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Uncontrolled acute or chronic infection with systemic symptoms (e.g. fever)
- Follow-up impossible
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Utrecht, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Utrecht, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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