20 Participants Needed

Clinical Application of Stem Cell Educator Therapy in Alopecia Areata

Recruiting at 2 trial locations
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Overseen ByYONG ZHAO, MD,PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Sponsor: Throne Biotechnologies Inc.
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial
Approved in 3 JurisdictionsThis treatment is already approved in other countries

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial is testing a new treatment called Stem Cell Educator therapy for people with alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells exposed to stem cells to help reset the immune system. It targets patients who haven't had success with other treatments. Stem Cell Educator therapy involves circulating a patient's blood through a system that allows immune cells to interact with stem cells, aiming to reset the immune system.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to provide informed consent
Must have a clinical diagnosis of AA, at least 50% hair loss involving the scalp
For female patients only, willingness to use FDA-recommended birth control (http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/FreePublications/UCM356451.pdf) until 6 months post treatment.
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Exclusion Criteria

Known coronary artery disease or EKG suggestive of coronary artery disease unless cardiac clearance for apheresis is obtained from a cardiologist.
Known active infection such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Pregnancy assessed by a positive serum pregnancy test or breastfeeding mothers
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive Stem Cell Educator therapy or topical minoxidil treatment

6 months
Visits at 1, 3, and 6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for hair regrowth and immune marker changes

6 months
Follow-up visits at 1, 3, and 6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Stem Cell Educator Therapy
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Minoxidil therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Control subjects will receive treatment with topical 5% minoxidil
Group II: Hair regrowth by SCEExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
AA subjects will receive Stem Cell Educator therapy. Hair regrowth will be evaluated during six-month follow-up studies.

Stem Cell Educator Therapy is already approved in China, United States for the following indications:

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Approved in China as Stem Cell Educator Therapy for:
  • Type 1 Diabetes
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Approved in United States as Stem Cell Educator Therapy for:
  • Type 1 Diabetes

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Throne Biotechnologies Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
7
Recruited
340+

Hackensack Meridian Health

Collaborator

Trials
141
Recruited
42,900+

Yale University

Collaborator

Trials
1,963
Recruited
3,046,000+