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Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

MSC Therapy for Asthma

Phase 1
Recruiting
Led By Edwin Horwitz, MD
Research Sponsored by Emory University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Onset of asthma during childhood
Moderate-to-severe persistent asthma as defined by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report-4
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up during the infusion, during the observation interval after the infusion (2 hours postinfusion), one day after the infusion, and at 7 to 30 days after the infusion (study day 14 to 37)
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Study Summary

This trial is designed to assess the safety and determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD) of two different types of stem cells, allogenic cord tissue derived MSCs (cMSCs) and allogeneic, interferon-γ primed bone marrow MSCs (γMSCs). Each stratum is designed to independently accrue 3 children at a dose level 1 of 2x106 cells/kg and 6 children at dose level 2 of 10x106 cells/kg, resulting in 9 children in each stratum. The primary objectives are to determine the safety and toxicity of allogenic cord tissue derived MSCs and allogeneic

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 18-30 with moderate-to-severe persistent asthma diagnosed in childhood and evidence of atopy. Participants must not have other chronic lung diseases, be on new biologic asthma therapies, or have used oral/injectable corticosteroids within two weeks prior to screening. Women must use birth control if applicable.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and optimal dose of two types of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) treatments: one derived from cord tissue (cMSCs), another primed with interferon gamma from bone marrow (γMSCs). It's a Phase I trial with children receiving escalating doses to assess tolerance.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not explicitly listed but may include typical reactions related to cell therapy such as immune responses, infusion-related reactions, and possible toxicity affecting different organs which will be closely monitored during the trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My asthma started when I was a child.
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I have moderate-to-severe asthma.
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I am between 18 and 30 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with asthma by a doctor.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during the infusion, during the observation interval after the infusion (2 hours postinfusion), one day after the infusion, and at 7 to 30 days after the infusion (study day 14 to 37)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during the infusion, during the observation interval after the infusion (2 hours postinfusion), one day after the infusion, and at 7 to 30 days after the infusion (study day 14 to 37) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in number of adverse events and severe adverse events post-intervention
Number of grade ≥3 adverse reaction attributable to the γMSC product
Secondary outcome measures
Biophysical characteristics of the cell products and correlation with clinical outcome
Change in lung function test
Circulating inflammatory cells of MSC treatment
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Infusion of γMSCsExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Escalating doses Dose escalation design with two dose levels. The low dose level involves a single intravenous infusion of γMSCs at 2x106 cells/kg. The high dose level involves a single intravenous infusion of γMSCs at 5x106 cells/kg.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Prednisone
2014
Completed Phase 4
~2370
Albuterol Sulfate
2002
Completed Phase 3
~770

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Marcus FoundationOTHER
15 Previous Clinical Trials
1,488 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Asthma
3 Patients Enrolled for Asthma
Emory UniversityLead Sponsor
1,638 Previous Clinical Trials
2,560,520 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Asthma
3,103 Patients Enrolled for Asthma
Ossium Health, Inc.Industry Sponsor
9 Previous Clinical Trials
136 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) (Mesenchymal Stromal Cells) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05035862 — Phase 1
Asthma Research Study Groups: Infusion of γMSCs
Asthma Clinical Trial 2023: Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05035862 — Phase 1
Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) (Mesenchymal Stromal Cells) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05035862 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any further opportunities to participate in this medical research?

"According to information on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is actively recruiting participants and was initially shared on March 16th 2022 before being amended July 21st of the same year."

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To what purposes are Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) typically applied?

"Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) is a commonly utilized intervention for treating ulcerative colitis, while it can also be applied to address varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis, cerebral issues and iritis."

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What is the limit of participants enrolling in this clinical investigation?

"Affirmative. Per the details provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial's recruitment process is ongoing since its initiation on March 16th 2022. Currently 12 patients are being recruited from one single site and was most recently updated July 21st 2022."

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What are the main goals of this research project?

"As the main measure of efficacy, this trial will assess Adverse Events and Severe AEs following infusion over a period of 7 days (study day 14). Secondary objectives involve assessing Circulating Inflammatory Cells via Flow Cytometry & AbSeq Analysis, Upper Airway Inflammation through small molecule constituents in Exhaled Breath Condensate, as well as gauging Biophysical Characteristics of γMSCs at MC3M."

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Is it possible to participate in this clinical exploration?

"The requirements to join this study are specific. Candidates aged between 18 and 30 who were diagnosed with asthma in their youth, exhibit signs of atopy (elevated IgE levels or blood eosinophil counts) and have moderate-to-severe persistent asthma according to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report-4 can apply for inclusion into the trial. A total of 12 such patients will be accepted."

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What implications do Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) pose to patient safety?

"Our assessment at Power gauged the safety of Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to be a 1 due to this being an exploratory phase with limited evidence in terms of efficacy and safety."

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Have Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) been employed in other medical trials?

"At present, 384 clinical trials are being conducted on Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), with 95 of those in the third phase. Most notably, there is a concentration of studies centred around Duarte, California; yet globally 16600 medical facilities are running research into Interferon gamma-primed mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs)."

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Is the enrollment criteria for this trial age-specific or open to persons over thirty?

"The eligibility requirements of this trial stipulate that only individuals aged 18 to 30 can enroll. For those younger than 18, there are 180 clinical trials available and 522 for seniors over the age of 65."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~4 spots leftby Jul 2025