Stem cell transplantation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment

ISRCTN ISRCTN70443938
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN70443938
Secondary identifying numbers 082/2017/QD-NCKH
Submission date
06/07/2019
Registration date
16/10/2019
Last edited
17/02/2020
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Respiratory
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English Summary

Background and study aims
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death overall. The main mechanism of COPD related to inflammation and its magnification in the lung and whole body. The current treatments including oxygen therapy, medications and physical therapy have limitations, especially in end-stage COPD.
Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) maybe is an effective approach to treat COPD due to their immunomodulation property.
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of umbilical cord derived expanded mesenchymal stem cells transplantation in COPD treatment

Who can participate?
Stage C and D COPD patients

What does the study involve?
All participants were intravenously infused with qualified umbilical cord-derived stem cell with a dose of 1.5 million cells per kg and followed up for 6 months

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Participants can receive the new method for treating COPD which is proved the safety and effectiveness in vitro and in vivo. The new method might help patients to control the disease and improve their quality of life.
Participants might have some side effects during the stem cell-based treatment. They are high fever, dyspnea, arrhythmias, creatinine increase, headache, sleep disorder. However, such symptoms are transient and relieve without any specific intervention

Where is the study run from?
1. Van Hanh General Hospital, Viet Nam
2. Vietnam Military Academy 103, Viet Nam

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
December 2019 to December 2019

Who is funding the study?
The Ministry of Science and Technology, Viet Nam

Who is the main contact?
1. Dr Phuc Van Pham,
phucpham@sci.edu.vn
2. Dr Phuong Le Thi Bich,
phuongltb@benhvienvanhanh.com

Contact information

Dr Phuong Le Thi Bich
Public

Van Hanh General Hospital
District 10
Ho Chi Minh
084
Viet Nam

Phone +84 (0)961828236
Email phuongltb@benhvienvanhanh.com
Dr Phuc Van Pham
Public

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science
227 Đường Nguyễn Văn Cừ
Phường 4
Quận 5
Hồ Chí Minh
-
Viet Nam

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0000-0001-7254-0717
Email phucpham@sci.edu.vn

Study information

Study designInterventional non-randomised parallel assignment single masking (participant)
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designNon randomised study
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleUmbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment: a phase II clinical trial
Study acronymUCMSC-COPD
Study hypothesisUmbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells strongly display immune modulation potential compared to other kinds of mesenchymal stem cells that were isolated from other sources. Recent studies showed that adipose tissues and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell allogenic transplantation is safe and gives positive effects on the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, there are not any clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for COPD treatment.

This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of allogeneic umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for COPD patients.

We hypothesize that allogenic umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation is the promising method to treat COPD.
Ethics approval(s)Approved 28/09/2017, the Van Hanh General Hospital Ethical Committee (781/B1-B3-B5 Hẻm 781 Lê Hồng Phong, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam; Nghiencuukhoahoc@benhvienvanhanh.com; +84 2838632553), ref: 082/2017/QD-NCKH.
ConditionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODD) stage III and IV
InterventionPatients were infused with 1-2 million cells of allogeneic in vitro expanded mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cord tissues per kg body weight.

The umbilical cord was collected from the donor with consent forms. The mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cord tissue were isolated and expanded in vitro using the UC-SCI technology (from Stem Cell Institute, VNUHCM University of Science, HCMC, Viet Nam). The umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell manufacturing procedure is compliant with good manufacturing practices (GMP).

All patients were followed-up for 24 at the hospital after transfusion; then followed-up up to 6 months
Intervention typeBiological/Vaccine
Pharmaceutical study type(s)
PhasePhase II
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Off-the-shelf human allogenic umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Primary outcome measureImprovement in pulmonary function determined by the incidence, frequency and/or severity of adverse events over 6 months after treatment compared to the same before treatment using patient notes
Secondary outcome measures1. Respiratory function was measured by medical test to determine a change in FEV1 during 6 months of follow-up of stem cell transplantation
2. Exercise capability was measured by medical test to determine a change in 6-minute walking test during 6 months of follow-up after stem cell treatment
3. The degree of dyspnea was assessed by questionnaires to determine the mMRC and CAT scales before and 1month, 3 months, 6 months after stem cell treatment
4. The improvement of inflammatory response was measured by medical test to determine CRP concentration in the body before and 1month, 3 months, 6 months after stem cell treatment
Overall study start date12/12/2017
Overall study end date05/05/2019

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexMale
Target number of participants20
Total final enrolment20
Participant inclusion criteria1. Diagnosed with COPD stage C and D in accordance with GOLD 2016
2. Aged between 40 and 80 years old
3. Understand and agree to the written consent form
Participant exclusion criteria1. Current smoker or smoking cessation with the time of cessation less than 6 months;
2. Asthma or clinically relevant lung diseases other than COPD (lung tuberculosis, restrictive lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer)
3. Active infection requiring antibiotic therapy
4. Active Mycobacterium infection
5. Clinically relevant not associated with COPD during screening: Left ventricle ejection fraction lower than 40%, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, kidney failure with Creatinine index > 2.0 mg/dl, liver disease with AST, ALT or bilirubin 2 times more than upper limit of normal range, haematological disorder or cancer
6. Using TNF inhibitor within 3 months prior to the screening visit
7. Using an immunosuppressive medicine 8 weeks prior to the screening visit
8. Active malignancy or history of cancer without recurrence within 5 years prior to the screening visit
9. Taking part in other clinical trials with any medicine or medical device
10. Unable to perform all of the assessments required for the study.
Recruitment start date05/05/2018
Recruitment end date05/05/2019

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Viet Nam

Study participating centre

Van Hanh General Hospital
781/B1-B3-B5 Hẻm 781 Lê Hồng Phong
Phường 12
Quận 10
Ho Chi Minh
084
Viet Nam

Sponsor information

Stem Cell Institute, VNUHCM University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
Research organisation

Stem Cell Institute
B23 Building, University of Science
Ward 6, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
084
Viet Nam

Phone +842836361206
Email contact@sci.edu.vn
Website www.vientebaogoc.edu.vn
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Funders

Funder type

Research organisation

Stem Cell Institute (VNUHCM University of Science, Viet Nam)

No information available

Van Hanh General Hospital

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date31/12/2019
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareYes
IPD sharing plan summaryAvailable on request
Publication and dissemination planPlanned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal
IPD sharing planThe datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 13/02/2020 17/02/2020 Yes No

Editorial Notes

17/02/2020: The following changes have been made:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The total final enrolment number has been added from the reference.
16/10/2019: Trial’s existence confirmed by the Van Hanh General Hospital Ethical Committee