NCT02907385

Brief Summary

LifeSeal™ Kit, surgical sealant designed for staple-line reinforcement that is applied over the anastomotic line to prevent bowel content leakage until full physiological function is restored. RATIONALE : Postoperative anastomotic leakage is one of the most devastating and feared complications in colorectal surgery. The risk of postoperative anastomotic leakage varies widely depending on the level of anastomosis while the risk is higher in low anastomosis. In order to best demonstrate the benefits of LifeSeal™ in providing staple line reinforcement and helping to reduce leaks, the study includes high risk anastomoses, defined as colorectal and coloanal anastomoses performed within 10 cm from the anal verge. STUDY DESIGN: This study is designed as a prospective, multi-center, multinational randomized, single-blind, double armed study PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of LifeSeal™ Kit as measured by the change in overall anastomotic leak rates in subjects undergoing low anterior resection with an anastomosis below 10 cm from the anal verge, over the first 17 weeks after surgery. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: The secondary objective of this study is to assess the incidence of post-operative leaks and additional benefits that could be related to the use of LifeSeal™ Kit such as reducing the severity and improving the outcome of a leak once it has occurred. In addition, the study will allow for collection and analysis of additional safety data and usability assessment of the device, medical resource utilization, and health related quality of life measures.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
736

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2016

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
7 countries

39 active sites

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 15, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 20, 2016

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2016

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2018

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

March 30, 2018

Status Verified

March 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

September 15, 2016

Last Update Submit

March 29, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Rectal CancerLow Anterior ResectionLifeSealSurgical Sealant

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Incidence of overall anastomotic leak

    Up to 17 weeks post surgery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Incidence of post operative anastomotic leaks

    Up to 17 weeks post surgery

Study Arms (2)

LifeSeal™ Kit

EXPERIMENTAL

Stapled Anastomosis is performed according to Standard of Care (SoC) with the addition of LifeSeal™ Kit application during surgery.

Device: LifeSeal™ Kit

Standard of Care

NO INTERVENTION

Stapled Anastomosis is performed according to SoC without LifeSeal™ reinforcement.

Interventions

LifeSeal™ Kit is applied as an additional protective layer over a stapled anastomosis

LifeSeal™ Kit

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Male or female ≥ 21 years of age at Screening Visit.
  • Written informed consent obtained from subject or subject's legal representative and ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study.
  • Subject is diagnosed with colorectal cancer
  • Subject is scheduled for elective open, laparoscopic or robot assisted surgery involving the creation of a circular stapled anastomosis created within 10cm from the anal verge.
  • Procedure involving Total Mesorectal Excision by an abdominal or transanal approach.
  • Female subjects in child bearing age must be using acceptable contraception methods such as hormonal contraception or two forms of barrier contraception. Acceptable contraception must be used consistently from 30 days before screening until 3 years following surgery

You may not qualify if:

  • Female subject who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or if of child bearing potential is unwilling to practice birth control until 3 years following surgery.
  • Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the subject or the quality of the data.
  • Subject has a history of hypersensitivity to porcine derived gelatin or collagen.
  • Subject has a history of hypersensitivity to microbial Transglutaminase.
  • Subject has a known dysfibrinogenemia, hypofibrinogenemia or a fibrinogenemia, without preoperative correction of fibrinogen levels.
  • Subject participating in any other study involving an investigational (unapproved) drug or device within the past 60 days.
  • Subject participating in studies involving approved drug or device will be enrolled only following a mutual consideration of the investigator together with the Sponsor.
  • Subject with a BMI ≥50, which may interfere with access to the surgical site and increase overall operative risk.
  • Subject with American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) status higher than 3.
  • Avastin use within 30 days prior to surgery.
  • Subject who has undergone a prior pelvic anastomosis.
  • Subject is scheduled for another surgery during the first 6 months following surgery (not including stoma closure ,placement of port for chemotherapy or ureter stent insertion).
  • Subject with an active abdominal or pelvic infection at the operation site.
  • Subject has been previously treated with LifeSeal™ Surgical Sealant.
  • Subject received intra-operative sealant, glue or any buttressing material other than the LifeSeal™ Surgical Sealant.
  • +4 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (39)

University of Southern CA

Los Angeles, California, United States

Location

Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States

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Florida Hospital

Florida City, Florida, United States

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Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Cleveland Clinic Florida

Weston, Florida, United States

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Franciscan

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Indiana University

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Jefferson, Louisiana, United States

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Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Medical University SC (MUSC)

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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University of Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Spectrum Health

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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Washington University

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Albany medical center

Albany, New York, United States

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New York University

New York, New York, United States

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Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Penn state university

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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Duke University

Durham, South Carolina, United States

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University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont, United States

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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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OLV Ziekenhuis Aalst

Aalst, Belgium

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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg

Genk, Belgium

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Gent University Hospital

Ghent, Belgium

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University Hospital Leuven

Leuven, Belgium

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Bispebjerg Hospital

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Zealand University Hospital

Roskilde, Denmark

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Beilinson Rabin Medical Center

Petah Tikva, Israel

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Sourasky Medical Center

Tel Aviv, Israel

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Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Tzrifin, Israel

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Policlinico S.Orsola Malpighi

Bologna, Italy

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Humanitas Research Hospital

Milan, Italy

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University of Padova

Padua, Italy

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Catharina Hospital Eindhoven

Eindhoven, Netherlands

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Lund University Hospital

Malmo, Sweden

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Karolinska University Hospital

Stockholm, Sweden

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Uppsala University Hospital

Uppsala, Sweden

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rectal NeoplasmsAnastomotic Leak

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colorectal NeoplasmsIntestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal DiseasesPostoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 15, 2016

First Posted

September 20, 2016

Study Start

November 1, 2016

Primary Completion

March 1, 2018

Study Completion

September 1, 2020

Last Updated

March 30, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-03

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