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Stem Cell Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's Disease (HBPD04 Trial)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Djamchid Lotfi, MD
Research Sponsored by Hope Biosciences Stem Cell Research Foundation
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
The total Levodopa equivalent dose for study participants must be less than 1400 mg per day
Carbidopa/Levodopa total dosage must be less than 1200 mg per day for study participants
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to weeks 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 42 and 52.
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HBPD04 Trial Summary

This trial is a phase 2 study testing the efficacy and safety of allogeneic HB-adMSCs vs Placebo for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Up to 60 participants will be enrolled, with a screening period of up to 4 weeks, a 32- week treatment period, and a safety Follow-up period of 20 weeks after the last investigational product administration.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 45-80 with early to moderate Parkinson's disease diagnosed at least 2 years ago. Participants must not have severe disability, active cancer, major psychiatric conditions, or recent stem cell treatments. They should be on a stable dose of Parkinson's medication and willing to use contraception if necessary.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and effectiveness of allogeneic HB-adMSCs (a type of stem cell therapy) compared to a placebo in treating Parkinson's disease. It is randomized and double-blind, meaning neither the researchers nor participants know who receives the real treatment versus placebo.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, potential risks may include reactions at injection sites, immune responses against the cells, or other unforeseen complications related to stem cell therapies.

HBPD04 Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I take less than 1400 mg of Levodopa or its equivalent daily.
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I take less than 1200 mg of Carbidopa/Levodopa daily.
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I am between 45 and 80 years old.

HBPD04 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to weeks 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 42 and 52.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to weeks 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 42 and 52. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
1. Changes in the total score MDS-UPDRS Part II.
10. Laboratory values Coagulation Panel; Prothrombin time, Partial Prothrombin time, and INtern
Respiratory rate
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Secondary outcome measures
18. Changes in Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale -UPDRS Part I.
19. Changes in the total score Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale -UPDRS Part II and Part III.
20. Changes in Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale MDS-UPDRS Part III.
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HBPD04 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Allogeneic HB-adMSCs.Active Control2 Interventions
Biological/Vaccine: Allogeneic HB-adMSCs Allogeneic HB-adMSCs will be administered intravenously to study participants who qualify. Other Names: Allogeneic Hope Biosciences adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells.
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group2 Interventions
Placebo will be administered intravenously to study participants who qualify. Other Names: Sterile Saline Solution 0.9%

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hope Biosciences Stem Cell Research FoundationLead Sponsor
21 Previous Clinical Trials
280 Total Patients Enrolled
Hope BiosciencesIndustry Sponsor
23 Previous Clinical Trials
266 Total Patients Enrolled
Djamchid Lotfi, MDPrincipal InvestigatorHope Biosciences Stem Cell Research Foundation
11 Previous Clinical Trials
48 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Allogeneic HB-adMSCs (Stem Cell Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04995081 — Phase 2
Parkinson's Disease Research Study Groups: Allogeneic HB-adMSCs., Placebo
Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Allogeneic HB-adMSCs Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04995081 — Phase 2
Allogeneic HB-adMSCs (Stem Cell Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04995081 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

May I be accepted as a participant in this clinical trial?

"The enrolment criteria for this clinical trial demands that applicants are between 45-80 years of age, have been diagnosed with early and/or moderate Parkinson's disease at least 2 years ago, a MDS-UPDRS part II score ranging from 7 to 28, an MDS-UPDRS part III score between 20 and 57 during the screening visit, Carbidopa/Levodopa total dosage must be less than 1200 mg per day for study participants., The total Levodopa equivalent dose for study participants must be less than 1400 mg per day., Female subjects should not become pregnant or conceive in the 6 months following their last"

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What aims are the researchers attempting to achieve from this experiment?

"The primary endpoints of this trial are to determine changes in respiratory rate over a 52 week period. Secondary variables include modifications in muscle spasm visual analog scale, pain VAS, and alterations to medications taken by participants."

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Is it feasible to enroll individuals of eighteen years or older in this trial?

"According to the study's requirements, only those aged 45-80 may apply for enrollment. However, there are 27 trials available for minors and 486 studies that cater to elderly adults."

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Is this research pioneering in its field?

"Since 2020, Allogeneic HB-adMSCs has been studied in an effort to gain regulatory approval. Hope Biosciences was the first organization to sponsor a trial and after 24 participants, Phase 1 & 2 drug status was attained. At present time, 6 trials are ongoing across 4 cities and one nation."

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How many people have opted to join this investigation?

"Affirmative, the clinicaltrials.gov listing states that this research is actively enlisting participants. It was initially posted on July 16th 2021 and recently updated September 20th 2022. There are 60 spots available at a single medical centre."

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Is this research currently enrolling participants?

"The trial's listing on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this experiment is still in need of participants, having gone live on July 16th 2021 and been revised most recently a month ago."

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Are there any previous investigations involving Allogeneic HB-adMSCs?

"Currently, 6 studies involving Allogeneic HB-adMSCs. are being conducted with none at Phase 3. While many of the trials are administered from Sugar Land, Texas, there exist 7 other places where these medical experiments take place."

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What are the associated risks of utilizing Allogeneic HB-adMSCs?

"The safety rating for Allogeneic HB-adMSCs was assigned a score of 2, given the Phase 2 trial nature of this medication and lack of efficacy data."

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~22 spots leftby Dec 2025