Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Frudinger, A; Gauruder-Burmester, A; Graf, W; Lehmann, JP; Gunnarsson, U; Mihov, M; Ihnát, P; Kosorok, P; Orhalmi, J; Slauf, P; Emmanuel, A; Hristov, V; Jungwirthova, A; Lehur, PA; Müller, A; Amort, M; Marksteiner, R; Thurner, M.
Skeletal Muscle-Derived Cell Implantation for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023; 21(2): 476-486.e8.
Doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.07.039
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- BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Fecal incontinence (FI) improvement following injection of autologous skeletal muscle-derived cells has been previously suggested. This study aimed to test the efficacy and safety of said cells through a multicenter, placebo-controlled study, to determine an appropriate cell dose, and to delineate the target patient population that can most benefit from cell therapy. METHODS: Patients experiencing FI for at least 6 months were randomized to receive a cell-free medium or low or high dose of cells. All patients received pelvic floor electrical stimulation before and after treatment. Incontinence episode frequency (IEF), FI quality of life, FI burden assessed on a visual analog scale, Wexner score, and parameters reflecting anorectal physiological function were all assessed for up to 12 months. RESULTS: Cell therapy improved IEF, FI quality of life, and FI burden, reaching a preset level of statistical significance in IEF change compared with the control treatment. Post hoc exploratory analyses indicated that patients with limited FI duration and high IEF at baseline are most responsive to cells. Effects prevailed or increased in the high cell count group from 6 to 12 months but plateaued or diminished in the low cell count and control groups. Most physiological parameters remained unaltered. No unexpected adverse events were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Injection of a high dose of autologous skeletal muscle-derived cells followed by electrical stimulation significantly improved FI, particularly in patients with limited FI duration and high IEF at baseline, and could become a valuable tool for treatment of FI, subject to confirmatory phase 3 trial(s). (ClinicalTrialRegister.eu; EudraCT Number: 2010-021463-32).
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- Humans - administration & dosage
- Quality of Life - administration & dosage
- Fecal Incontinence - therapy
- Muscle, Skeletal - administration & dosage
- Treatment Outcome - administration & dosage
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- Fecal incontinence
- Cell Therapy
- Skeletal Muscle-Derived Cells
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- Regenerative Medicine