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MSC-Derived Exosomes for Complex Anal Fistula Treatment

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What is being tested

exosome

+ routine conventional fistulotomy

Procedure
Who is being recruted

Fistula

+ Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

+ Pathological Conditions, Anatomical

From 18 to 70 Years
+8 Eligibility Criteria
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Phase 2
Interventional
Study Start: September 2024
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Summary

Principal SponsorTehran University of Medical Sciences
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Study start date: September 15, 2024

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This clinical trial aims to find out if injections of exosomes, which are tiny particles derived from human placenta mesenchymal stem cells, can effectively treat complex anal fistulas in adults who do not have Crohn's disease. Anal fistulas are abnormal connections between the anal canal and the skin, and they can be painful and difficult to treat. The study seeks to determine if these exosome injections can reduce the chances of the fistula coming back after treatment. It also investigates whether this new treatment is safe for patients compared to the standard surgical procedure called fistulotomy, where the fistula is surgically closed. Participants in the study will undergo the standard fistulotomy surgery, but some will also receive additional injections of MSC-derived exosomes. After the procedure, participants will have a follow-up appointment one week later and then continue with regular check-ups every four weeks. These visits are important to monitor the healing process and to check if the fistulas are recurring. The study helps to evaluate both the effectiveness and the safety of adding exosome injections to the usual surgical treatment.

Official TitleThe Efficacy of Human Placenta Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes Injection for Treatment of Complex Anal Fistula in Colorectal Surgery Department of Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex: A Non-randomized Clinical Trial.
NCT06568653
Principal SponsorTehran University of Medical Sciences
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Protocol

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Design Details

40 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

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Eligibility

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Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 70 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

FistulaPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Anatomical

Criteria

2 inclusion criteria required to participate
participants with complex perianal fistula

provided written informed consent

6 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
participants with any inflammatory bowel diseases

pregnant or lactating participants

participants with contraindications for surgery

participants with hepatitis

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Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group 

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental

Group II

Active Comparator

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

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