Evaluating the use of stem cells for treating erectile dysfunction

An Single-blind, Multi-center, Randomization, Phase Ⅱ Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Cellgram-ED (Autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells) in Erectile Dysfunction Patients With Following Radical Prostatectomy

This study is testing if injecting stem cells into the penis can help men aged 19 to 80 with erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery feel better and improve their sexual function.

Quick facts

• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 54 (estimated)
• Ages: 19 Years to 79 Years
• Sex: Male
• Sponsor: Pharmicell Co., Ltd. (Industry-sponsored)
• Locations: 4 sites (Seoul and 3 other locations)
• Trial ID: NCT04594850 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This phase II clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) injected directly into the cavernous tissue of the penis for men experiencing erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy. Participants will receive a single dose of Cellgram-ED, and their erectile function will be evaluated over a 12-month period. The study focuses on men aged 19 to 80 who have not achieved satisfactory sexual activity despite maximum doses of oral PDE5 inhibitors. The trial is conducted at multiple medical centers in Seoul, South Korea.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are men aged 19 to 80 who have erectile dysfunction after prostatectomy and have not responded to oral PDE5 inhibitors.

Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone prostatectomy or those with severe erectile dysfunction not related to surgical intervention may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve erectile function in men who have undergone prostate surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored stem cell therapies for erectile dysfunction, showing promising results, but this specific approach is still being evaluated.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Men aged 19 to 80 years old at screening
2. Patients who maintained normal foot function before prostatectomy and are interested in restoring sexual function after surgery
3. PSA level \<10 ng/mL before prostatectomy
4. Pathological Gleason sum ≤ 7(3+4 or 4+3) factor during prostatectomy
5. Local lesions that did not metastasize during prostatectomy (pT2, N0, M0 stage) factors
6. Patients more than 1 year after prostatectomy and PSA ≤ 0.04 ng/mL when screened without additional treatment other than surgery
7. Who cannot satisfy sexual activity(more than 4 times) with proper sexual stimulation in spite of taking maximum dose of oral PDE5I(phos-phodiesterasetype-5 inhibitors) within last 8weeks.
8. Total score of 10 or more and 17 or less in the EF (Erectile function) field\* of the International Erectile Function Questionnaire

   \* 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15 questions for EF erectile function in the international erectile function questionnaire
9. Prevalence for erectile dysfunction at screening with more than 6 months
10. Who are willing to engage in sexual activity more than 4 times a month and have a constant partner for at least 3 months
11. Who do not have difficulty reading and understanding the contents of the questionnaire and who fill out a complete questionnaire
12. A person who voluntarily agrees to participate in this clinical trial and has signed the consent form by the subject and the subject partner

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Severe cardiovascular disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, unstable arrhythmia, heart failure, etc.) at the screening visit
2. Who cannot collect bone marrow due to bone marrow disease, etc.
3. Those with the following medical history/companion diseases A. Gentamicin hypersensitivity reaction B. Solid cancer or malignant blood disease within 5 years prior to screening C. Clinically significant cognitive impairment, dementia or psychiatric disorder D. Alcohol or substance abuse E. Priapism F. Severe respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, etc.) G. Stroke H. Systemic autoimmune disease
4. Those with the following test results at the screening visit A. Liver disease or abnormal liver function (AST or ALT ≥ 3 times the normal upper limit of the organ) B. Severe renal impairment (serum creatinine≥ 2 mg/dL) C. Positive factors for pathogenic microbial tests (Hbs Ag, HCV Ab, HIV Ab, Syphilis) D. Uncontrolled high blood pressure (systolic blood pressure \>170 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg) or hypotension (systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure \<50 mmHg) E. Who are outside the normal range of tumor marker tests (PSA, CEA, AFP) F. Hemorrhagic tendency (PT and aPTT\> ULN x 1.5) G. Untreated hypogonadism or serum testosterone hormone less than 200 ng/dL
5. Those who possess the following therapeutic powers at screening A. Who are being treated for severe systemic or local infection B. Long-term use of anticoagulant (warfarin) (administered for more than 3 months as anticoagulant therapy) C. Vacuum compressor or intracavernous injection therapy within 7 days before screening (prostaglandin E1, papaverine, phentolamine, etc.) D. Immunosuppressants, alpha blockers or male hormones (androgens, anti-androgens) within 28 days prior to screening
6. Penile anatomical malformations (ex: Peyronie's disease) or penile implants or penile vascular procedures
7. Who are receiving drugs\* that are expected to affect the results of this clinical trial when judged by the investigator
8. If the partner is a woman of childbearing potential, those who are not willing to use an appropriate contraceptive method\*\* during the clinical trial period

   \*\*Contraceptive administration and implantation or intrauterine device, infertility procedures (vapectomy, tubal ligation, etc.), blocking method (condom, contraceptive diaphragm, vaginal sponge or cervical cap)
9. Who participated in other interventional clinical trials within 4 weeks prior to the screening visit and received clinical investigational drugs/investigational medical devices or received procedures
10. Who have or will be administered other cell therapy products
11. A person who is judged to be inappropriate to participate in this test when judged by the examiner

Random Inclusion Criteria:

1. Total score of 10 or more and 17 or less in the EF (Erectile function) field\* of the International Erectile Function Questionnaire (IIEF)

   \* 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15 questions for EF erectile function in the international erectile function questionnaire
2. Who attempts sexual activity more than 4 times during the run-in period and has a failure rate (Sexual Encounter Profile) of 50% or more

Where this trial is running

Seoul and 3 other locations

• Asan medical center — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
• Ewha womans university medical center — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
• Samsung medical center — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
• Seoul ST. Mary's hospital — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Chungsu Kim, Ph.D — AIDS Malignancy Consortium
• Study coordinator: Daeun Jung

Conditions Erectile Dysfunction