NCT05708430

Brief Summary

Rhizarthosis is a common disease in the population (15%). It has a major impact on the function of the hand since it compromises the pollicidigitales claws and all gripping functions with the thumb. However, no curative medical treatment exists to date. The treatment is initially based on a symptomatic approach: analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, immobilization orthoses or even intra-articular injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid. When it is exceeded, surgical treatment is considered. This is also not a curative treatment. Indeed, the 3 types of main interventions proposed (arthrodesis, arthroplasty or trapezectomy) each have significant consequences for the patient: stiffness for the arthrodesis, risk of dislocation or failure of the material for the prosthesis, long consequences for the trapezectomy. , or potential complications of surgery. Stem cell-based therapies, in particular cells of the stromal vascular fraction derived from adipose tissue (FVS), are promising in various indications, including osteoarthritis of the knee. Autologous FVS is readily accessible by standard liposuction, with FVS isolated from adipose tissue by centrifugation. A safe and well-tolerated source of cells with angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and regenerative properties, its safety has been demonstrated in particular during phase 1 trials. Our objective is to assess the tolerance of an injection of FVS into the trapezio-metacarpal joint, when standard medical treatment has failed, and the rhizarthrosis has become painful enough to be eligible for surgery. Due to its immunomodulatory and cartilage regeneration properties, this injection would be performed to offer a less invasive and possibly curative treatment instead of surgery.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
12

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
7mo left

Started Feb 2024

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress80%
Feb 2024Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 23, 2023

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 1, 2023

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2024

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 17, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2.8 years

First QC Date

January 23, 2023

Last Update Submit

February 13, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The primary endpoint is the number of treatment-attributable Grade ≥ 3 adverse reactions occurring over a 6-month period after intra-articular injection of FVS.

    The primary endpoint is the number of treatment-attributable Grade ≥ 3 adverse reactions occurring over a 6-month period after intra-articular injection of FVS.

    6 months

Study Arms (1)

FVS injection

EXPERIMENTAL

Intra-articular injection of autologous cells from the stromal vascular fraction derived from adipose tissue

Drug: SVF injection into wrist

Interventions

Intra-articular injection of autologous cells from the stromal vascular fraction derived from adipose tissue

FVS injection

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Rhizarthrosis DELL stage 1 to 3
  • Symptomatic medical treatment for a period of at least 6 months (analgesic, orthosis, anti-inflammatory, etc. or intra-articular infiltration of the trapezio-metacarpal joint) which has become ineffective (surgical stage)
  • EVA pain ≥ 4
  • Quick Dash or PRWHE ≥ 20/100
  • Affiliation to a social security scheme
  • Person who has read and understood the information letter and signed the consent form

You may not qualify if:

  • History of intra-articular injection of the trapezio-metacarpal (corticoid or hyaluronic acid) in the last 6 months
  • Body Mass Index \< 18 kg/m2
  • Contraindication to general or local anesthetics including XYLOCAINE 10 mg/mL ADRENALINE 0.005 mg/mL, solution for injection
  • Contraindication to sedation or general anesthesia (left to the discretion of the anesthesiologist)
  • Contraindication to liposuction (eg bleeding disorder)
  • Documented severe allergy to conventional antibiotics such as β-lactams, cyclins, macrolides, quinolones, aminoglycosides, etc…
  • Known hypersensitivity to human albumin or to any of the excipients (VIALEBEX 200 g/L, solution for infusion)
  • A general or local infection near the sampling or injection sites
  • Any surgery scheduled over the duration of the study of the hand (carpal tunnel type operation) or upper limb that may have an impact on the assessment of pain and/or functional indices
  • Congenital or acquired immune deficiency
  • Persons infected with HIV, HCV, HBV, HTLV and syphilis
  • Contraindication to MRI, (eg, due to presence of pacemakers or other incompatible foreign material or claustrophobia)
  • Contraindication to the injection of gadolinated contrast product (gadolinium) for performing MRI (history of hypersensitivity to gadolinated contrast products)
  • Active COVID-19 infection (PCR positive)
  • Any cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, psychiatric or cancerous pathology in uncontrolled evolution

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Chu Amiens

Amiens, 80054, France

RECRUITING

CHU CAEN

Caen, 14033, France

RECRUITING

Chu Rouen

Rouen, 76031, France

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 23, 2023

First Posted

February 1, 2023

Study Start

February 15, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations