Silicosis
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to analyze the safety, pulmonary function, and imaging changes of patients with silicosis treated with autologous bone marrow stromal cells with modification by hepatocyte growth factor.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
\- age between 18-50, chronic and accelerated silicosis, characterized with a fibrotic increase in the last two years, FEV1 \<60% and \> 40%, FVC \> 60% and SaO2 \>90%
Exclusion criteria
\- smoking, active tuberculosis or other infections, cancer, auto-immune disorders, hematological, hepatic or cardiac diseases, and pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Absence of lung deficits during the procedure and/or in the 6 months follow-up | 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of pulmonary deficits | 1 year |