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NCT Number: NCT02526173

DHACM in Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP)

The investigators will examine the beneficial impacts of applying of dHACM on the preserved neurovascular bundles (cavernosal nerves) and the prostate bed during robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. Such application can result in promotion of soft tissue healing and reduction of inflammation at the operative site and thus an acceleration of return of potency regulating cavernosal nerves.

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Key information

Age range

40 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Florida Hospital: Global Robotics Institute

Celebration, Florida, 34747, United States

About this study

The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) in reducing neurovascular bundle inflammation in prostate cancer patients undergoing bilateral full nerve sparing robotic assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). Specifically, this study compares potency outcomes in patients who had full nerve sparing RALP procedures with dHACM application to the neurovascular bundles to that of full nerve sparing RALP without dHACM application to neurovascular bundles.

Patients will be randomized to one of two possible treatment groups:

  • Group 1 - Treatment Group ( Full Nerve Sparing RALP + AmnioFix®)
  • Group 2 - Control Group ( Full Nerve Sparing RALP alone)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male subjects between the ages 40-70.
  • Primary diagnosis of prostate cancer requiring surgical intervention
  • Have a willingness to comply with follow-up examination
  • Have ability to provide full written consent
  • Primary diagnosis of untreated with clinically localized prostate cancer with Gleason score of 6, 7,8 or 9
  • Planned elective radical prostatectomy with bilateral full nerve sparing technique
  • Patients who currently have a pre-operative SHIM > 19
  • Negative urinalysis within 7 days prior to date of surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Has signs or symptoms of any other disease which could result in allograft failure, or has experienced graft failure in the past
  • Has any condition(s), which seriously compromises the subject's ability to participate in this study, or has a known history of poor adherence with medical treatment
  • Has comorbid conditions that can be confused with or can exacerbate the condition, including diabetes or Advanced atherosclerotic vascular disease
  • Is unable to sign or understand informed consent
  • Is unable to comply with penile rehabilitation, including oral 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitor
  • Has a history of drug or alcohol abuse within last 12 months
  • Has autoimmune disease or a known history of having Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or HIV
  • Is allergic to Aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as Gentamicin and/or Streptomycin)
  • Patients with a history of more than two weeks treatment with immuno-suppressants (including systemic corticosteroids), cytotoxic chemotherapy within one month prior to initial screening, or who receive such medications during the screening period, or who are anticipated to require such medications during the course of the study
  • Patients currently enrolled in another study. Concurrent enrollment in another study is prohibited
  • Has had prior hormonal therapy such as Lupron or oral anti-androgens
  • Living outside of United States
  • Partial nerve sparing technique used during Radical Prostatectomy

Treatment and study plan

RALP using full nerve sparing technique

Procedure

RALP using full nerve sparing technique

dHACM Application

Other

2x12 sheet of dHACM applied to the neurovascular bundle

Other names: HCT/P Part 361

Primary outcomes

  1. Potency as assessed by Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) Score

    Time frame: 12 months

    As measured by SHIM

  2. Return to sexual function

    Time frame: 12 months

    Patient directed questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

  1. Continence

    Time frame: 12 months

    As assessed by American Urological Association (AUA) score

  2. Continence

    Time frame: 12 months

    Patient directed questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

MiMedx Group, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Using Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane (dHACM) in Nerve Sparing Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (RALP) - Effect on Potency Outcomes

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Aug 18, 2015
Registry last updated
Sep 28, 2018

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