Status:

RECRUITING

Clinical Application of Stem Cell Educator Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

Throne Biotechnologies Inc.

Collaborating Sponsors:

Hackensack Meridian Health

Conditions:

Type 1 Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

14+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a T cell-mediated autoimmune disease that causes a deficit of pancreatic islet beta cells. Millions of individuals worldwide have T1D, and incidence increases annually. Severa...

Detailed Description

The SCE device is made of a hydrophobic material from FDA-approved (USP Class VI) dishes that tightly binds stem cells CB-SCs without interfering with their immune modulating capability. We originally...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult patients ( 14 years)
  • Must have a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus based on the 2015 American Diabetes Association criteria for the Clarification and Diagnosis of diabetes.
  • Must have a blood test confirming the presence of at least one autoantibody to pancreatic islet Cells (IAA, IA2, GAD 65, ZnT8).
  • Fasting C-peptide level \> 0.3 ng/ml
  • HbA1C \< 10% at enrollment
  • Recent diagnosis (within two years of enrollment)
  • Adequate venous access for apheresis
  • Must be equipped with a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS)
  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • 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.
  • Must agree to comply with all study requirements and be willing to complete all study visits

Exclusion

  • AST or ALT 2 \> x upper limit of normal.
  • Abnormal bilirubin (total bilirubin \> 1.2 mg/dL, direct bilirubin \> 0.4 mg/dL)
  • Creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dl.
  • 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
  • Use of immunosuppressive medication within one month of enrollment including but not limited to prednisone, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, and chemotherapy.
  • Presence of any other autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, etc.)
  • Anticoagulation other than ASA.
  • Hemoglobin \< 10 g/dl or platelets \< 100 k/ml
  • Is unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
  • Presence of any other physical or psychological medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude participation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 20 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 20 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04011020

Start Date

September 20 2022

End Date

June 20 2025

Last Update

April 29 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States, 07601

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Throne Biotechnologies

Paramus, New Jersey, United States, 07652