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Phase 3

Anal Fistula | Small molecule | Other |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Trials Updated: Apr 12, 2019

ASCs development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Nov 2009

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment214

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

ASCs clinical trials

ASCs · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00475410Efficacy and Safety of Adipose Stem Cells to Treat Complex Perianal Fistulas Not Associated to Crohn´s DiseaseAnal Fistula
COMPLETED214 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Adipose Stem Cells to Treat Complex Perianal Fistulas Not Associated to Crohn´s Disease
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Closure of fistulas defined as absence of suppuration and re-epithelization of the external opening and absence of collections>2 cm directly related to the fistula tract treated, as measured by MRI (healing)
weeks 1, 4, 12 and 24. Week 26 in patients with a second dose

Secondary Endpoints

• Clinical complexity of fistula (complexity of fistula score) • Safety: Cumulative incidence of adverse effects. • Quality of life (SF-36 score) • Degree of anal incontinence (Wexner incontinence score)
weeks 1, 4, 12 and 24. Week 26 in patients with a second dose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ASCsEXPERIMENTAL -
ASCs+fibrin glueEXPERIMENTAL -
Fibrin glueACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ASCs (Cx401, company code)DRUGExperimental: ASCs: Subjects will be treated with a dose of 20 million ASCs and evaluated after 12 weeks. If needed a second dose of 40 million ASCs will be applied then. Experimental: ASCs+fibrin glue: Subjects will be treated with a dose of 20 million ASCs plus fibrin glue and evaluated after 12 weeks. If needed a second dose of 40 million ASCs plus fibrin glue will be applied then.
Fibrin adhesiveDRUGExperimental: Fibrin glue: Subjects will be treated with a dose fibrin glue and evaluated after 12 weeks. If needed a second dose of fibrin glue will be applied then.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites10

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient with a complex perianal fistula. A complex perianal fistula must meet one of the following: * No fistula tract is palpated under the perianal skin or tract parallel to the rectum on examination with a stylet. * Associated anal incontinence in transsphincteric f...

Countries:GermanySpainUnited Kingdom
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Competitive Landscape -Fistula Disorders 2 trials (matched to "Anal Fistula")

No competing companies are currently tracked in active development for Fistula Disorders.
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Frequently asked questions about ASCs

What is ASCs used for?

ASCs is an investigational cell-based therapy being developed for the treatment of complex perianal fistulas not associated with Crohn's disease. It is designed to be administered to patients with anal fistula, a condition in which an abnormal tunnel forms between the anal canal and the skin near the anus.

Who is developing ASCs?

ASCs is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. Takeda is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating ASCs for complex perianal fistulas.

What phase is ASCs in?

ASCs is in Phase 3 clinical development. The Phase 3 trial for ASCs has been completed. ASCs is not approved for any indication and remains an investigational therapy.

What clinical trials is ASCs in?

ASCs has been evaluated in a completed Phase 3 trial, NCT00475410, titled "Efficacy and Safety of Adipose Stem Cells to Treat Complex Perianal Fistulas Not Associated to Crohn's Disease." The trial enrolled 214 patients across Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Is ASCs the same as Cx401?

Yes, ASCs is also known by the company code Cx401. Both names refer to the same investigational therapy being developed by Takeda for complex perianal fistulas not associated with Crohn's disease.