Advancing Cancer Care: Stem Cell Therapy for Radiotherapy Complications

Featured Speaker: Dr. Alain Chapel, Institute of Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety, France

Session Type: Oral Virtual Presentation

Topic: From experimental research to clinical trial in the treatment of complication of radiotherapy by stem cells


🌟 Why This Research Matters

Radiotherapy remains a cornerstone in cancer treatment, but nearly 5–10% of patients develop serious long-term side effects, especially after pelvic radiation. These complications often lack standardized treatment, making innovation in this area a pressing need. Dr. Alain Chapel and his team have been exploring mesenchymal stromal stem cell (MSC) therapy as a potential breakthrough solution.


🔍 Key Insights from the Study

·         Clinical Problem: Late adverse gastrointestinal and pelvic complications post-radiotherapy can be life-threatening.

·         Preclinical Evidence: Animal models demonstrated that systemic MSC injections significantly alleviated radiation-induced damage.

·         Phase I Clinical Trial Results:

o    Patients experienced reduction in diarrhea, pain, hemorrhage, and inflammation.

o    Fistulization process was halted in one patient with remission lasting over 3 years.

o    No toxicity observed, supporting a favorable safety profile.

·         Ongoing PRISME Trial (NCT02814864):

o    Involves 12 patients across 6 radiotherapy centers.

o    Each patient receives three MSC injections at weekly intervals.

o    Primary goal: measurable improvement on LENT SOMA scale for rectal bleeding or hematuria.

o    Secondary goals: reduced need for pain medication, fewer digestive issues, and better quality of life.

·         Future Outlook: A Phase III clinical trial is planned if current results confirm long-term efficacy.


👨🔬 About Dr. Alain Chapel

Dr. Alain Chapel, PhD, has dedicated more than 30 years to advancing cell and gene therapy for radiation-induced damage. His work bridges experimental models with real-world clinical applications. He has collaborated on groundbreaking compassionate trials demonstrating MSC therapy’s effectiveness in hematopoietic failure, radiodermatitis, and radiotherapy overdoses. His extensive contributions also include editorial roles in leading international journals and active participation in global research societies.




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Event: International Conference on Cancer Science and Research

📍 Venue: Village Hotel Changi, Singapore
📅 Dates: November 17–19, 2025
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