Stem cell injection aims to heal tough fistulas in Crohn's patients
NCT ID NCT05113095
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 275 Crohn's disease patients in Japan who receive darvadstrocel, a stem cell injection, for complex anal fistulas. Researchers will monitor side effects and whether fistulas close over 36 months. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and works in real-world settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- darvadstrocel (a stem cell injection)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm darvadstrocel as a safe and effective option to close complex anal fistulas in Crohn's disease, reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. Side effects or lack of lasting benefit are possible, and findings may not apply outside Japan.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 275 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients with complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's Disease who received Darvadstrocel will be included.
- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria All patients with complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's Disease who received Darvadstrocel will be included. Exclusion Criteria None
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Takeda selected site
RECRUITINGTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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