A Phase I Study Evaluating Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stromal for Crohn's Disease. (EPIC/MSC/IBD)

• Sponsor: Emory University
• Collaborator: Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute
• Information provided by (Responsible Party): Jacques Galipeau, MD, Emory University

Study Description

Brief Summary:

In this Phase I trial the investigators intend to show safety and tolerability of autologous MSC, expanded using a non-xenogeneic, human component platelet lysate expansion media. Fresh, non cryopreserved, autologous MSCs will delivered intravenously as a single bolus dose in a dose escalation phase I study. The investigators intend to test whether the product is clinically safe in adults (18-65 years old) with CD and to determine maximal deliverable dose. Secondary endpoint will monitor effectiveness using CDAI as an endpoint.

Condition or disease	Intervention/treatment	Phase
Crohn's Disease	Biological: autologous mesenchymal stromal cell	Phase 1

Detailed Description:

EPIC MSC/IBD is made up of autologous marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells ex vivo expanded numerically for approximately 14 days using pooled human Platelet Lysate (phPL), harvested on the day of infusion, washed and suspended at a concentration of 4 million cells/ml in Plasmalyte A with 0.5% human serum albumin. This is a phase I dose-escalation, open label, non-randomized, non-placebo controlled, single group assignment study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single intravenous infusion of EPIC MSC2011-001. EPIC EPIC MSC/IBD will be infused intravenously and will be administered at one of three dose levels: (Tier 1) 2 million cells/kg patient body weight; (Tier 2) 5 million cells/kg, and (Tier 3) 10 million cells/kg. This Phase I clinical trial will enroll 16-20 subjects with moderate to severe Crohn's. The duration of this study for each patient is 12 weeks. The investigators anticipate that this study will be completed within 2 years of commencement.

Primary objective: To describe and compare the safety and tolerability of a single infusion of fresh autologous bone marrow derived Mesenchymal stromal cells infused to patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease.

Secondary objective: Efficacy of autologous bone marrow derived Mesenchymal stromal cells infusion to patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease as assessed through disease activity index, and quality of life index.

Safety variables:Adverse events (AEs),Laboratory parameters (hematology, biochemistry, urinalysis), Vital signs.

Study Design

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Study Type :	Interventional (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment :	16 participants
Intervention Model:	Single Group Assignment
Masking:	None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:	Treatment
Official Title:	A Phase I Study Evaluating Safety and Tolerability of Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stromal (MSC) Cells in Adults With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease.
Study Start Date :	July 2012
Actual Primary Completion Date :	July 2015

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/treatment
Experimental: autologous mesenchymal stromal cells	Biological: autologous mesenchymal stromal cell

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures :

1. Number of adverse events [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
   Monitoring for adverse events at time of MSC infusion and in 12 months following

Secondary Outcome Measures :

1. Crohn's disease activity Index (CDAI) [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
   CDAI score before and after intervention will be monitored over 12 months

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:	All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Men and women 18-65 years of age.
• Patient must have had CD for at least 3 months from the time of initial diagnosis. The diagnosis of CD must have been confirmed by endoscopic and histological evidence.
• Patients must have active Crohn's disease as defined by a Crohns Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score between >220 at screening and baseline.
• Patients should have no need for immediate surgery (i.e. due to obstruction, strictures, active abscess or perforations ).
• Subjects must be refractory (defined as lack of response for at least 3 months) to immunomodulators (including 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine and methotrexate) or anti-TNF therapy at present or some point in the course of their disease. Lack of response is defined by failure to reduce the CDAI score by at least 70 points.
• The following medications will be allowed: mesalamine and prednisone (stable dose for at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment).
• Subjects on anti TNF therapy will require a minimum of 4 weeks washout period prior to screening.
• Subjects on non-steroidal analgesics require a minimum of 2 weeks washout period prior to screening
• If female and of child-bearing age, patient must be non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding, and use adequate contraception;
• Patient is willing to participate in the study and has signed the informed consent.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

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United States, Georgia
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322

Sponsors and Collaborators

Emory University

Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Investigators

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Principal Investigator:	Subra Kugathasan, MD	Emory University
Principal Investigator:	Tanvi Dhere, MD	Emory University

More Information

Additional Information:

Study posting on Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) website 

Publications:

Dhere T, Copland I, Garcia M, Chiang KY, Chinnadurai R, Prasad M, Galipeau J, Kugathasan S. The safety of autologous and metabolically fit bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells in medically refractory Crohn's disease - a phase 1 trial with three doses. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2016 Sep;44(5):471-81. doi: 10.1111/apt.13717. Epub 2016 Jul 7.

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Responsible Party:	Jacques Galipeau, MD, Professor, Emory University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT01659762 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	IRB00051454; EPIC001 ( Other Identifier: Other )
First Posted:	August 8, 2012
Last Update Posted:	October 17, 2016
Last Verified:	October 2016

Keywords provided by Jacques Galipeau, MD, Emory University:

inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn's disease

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

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Crohn Disease; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Gastroenteritis	Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Intestinal Diseases