Taipei Medical University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
NCT Number: NCT07462819
This is a Phase 1 clinical study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of an investigational cell therapy product, Stemis™, in older adults with mild to moderate frailty.
Frailty is a condition commonly seen in older adults and may include decreased strength, slower walking speed, and reduced ability to perform daily activities. Currently, there is no specific drug treatment approved for frailty.
Stemis™ is an investigational product made from human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells. This product has been evaluated for safety in nonclinical studies and in clinical studies for other conditions.
Approximately 12 participants between 60 and 85 years of age who have been assessed as having mild to moderate frailty will take part in this study. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Stemis™ or a placebo (saltwater solution). The study is double-blind, meaning that neither the participants nor the study staff will know which treatment is given.
The study treatment will be administered by intravenous infusion. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for safety, including the occurrence of adverse events, vital signs, laboratory tests, and physical examinations. In addition, assessments such as walking ability, hand grip strength, and quality-of-life questionnaires will be performed as exploratory measures.
This study is not intended to provide direct medical benefit to participants. The primary purpose of the study is to collect safety information to support future clinical research.
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Get Notified60 year–85 year
All sexes
Interventional
Phase 1
Taipei, Taiwan
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Subjects will be eligible for enrollment in the study only if they meet all the following criteria at time of Screening:
Exclusion criteria
Subjects meeting any of the following criteria at time of Screening will be excluded from enrollment:
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Stemis™ is an investigational cell therapy product administered by intravenous infusion.
Participants assigned to this intervention will receive multiple administrations of Stemis™.
The dosing frequency and administration schedule differ by cohort, and safety monitoring is conducted throughout the study.
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Time frame: From first dose (Day 1) through 26 weeks after the last dose
Determination of the maximum feasible dose (MFD) of Stemis™ based on the occurrence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs).
A DLT is defined as any treatment-related adverse event or clinically significant laboratory abnormality meeting the protocol-specified DLT criteria and occurring within 14 days after completion of the last study intervention dose.
Time frame: From first administration of study intervention through 26 weeks after the last dose
Number of participants experiencing one or more treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) following administration of study intervention.
Time frame: From first administration of study intervention through 26 weeks after the last dose
Number of participants who permanently discontinue study intervention or withdraw from the study due to an adverse event.
Time frame: From first administration of study intervention through 26 weeks after the last dose
Number of participants with clinically significant abnormal findings on physical examination, as assessed by the investigator
Time frame: From first administration of study intervention through 26 weeks after the last dose
Number of participants with clinically significant abnormal findings in clinical laboratory tests (including hematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis), as assessed by the investigator
Time frame: From first administration of study intervention through 26 weeks after the last dose
Number of participants with clinically significant abnormal findings in vital signs assessments (including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature), as assessed by the investigator
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) measures the total distance an individual is able to walk over a period of six minutes on a hard, flat surface. Participants are instructed to walk as far as possible during the six-minute period and are allowed to self-pace and rest as needed while traversing a marked walkway. The outcome measure is the total distance walked, expressed in meters.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
Hand grip strength is a measure of the maximum static force generated by the hand using a hydraulic hand dynamometer. The outcome measure is the maximum grip strength recorded, expressed in kilograms.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) total score is a composite measure of physical function derived from three lower-extremity performance tests: standing balance, 4-meter walking speed, and repeated chair stands. Each component is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating better physical performance. The total SPPB score ranges from 0 to 12.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a clinician-rated measure of overall fitness or frailty based on evaluation of comorbidity, functional status, and cognition. The CFS score ranges from 1 to 9, where lower scores indicate better fitness and higher scores indicate greater frailty, with 9 representing terminal illness.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
The Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) is a 16-item self-reported questionnaire that assesses concern about falling during daily activities. Each item is scored on a 4-point scale, and the total score ranges from 16 to 64, with higher scores indicating greater concern about falling.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function Short Form 20a is a 20-item self-reported questionnaire that assesses an individual's ability to perform physical activities, ranging from activities of daily living to more demanding physical tasks. Responses are scored and converted to standardized T-scores (mean 50, standard deviation 10), with higher scores indicating better physical function.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
The World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) is a 26-item questionnaire that assesses quality of life across four domains: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Domain scores are calculated according to WHOQOL-BREF scoring guidelines, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
The 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) is a self-reported questionnaire that assesses health-related quality of life across physical and mental health domains. Results are summarized into two standardized scores: the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS). Higher scores indicate better health status.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
Change from baseline in serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels as a biomarker of muscle and inflammatory status.
Time frame: From baseline through 26 weeks after the last dose
Change from baseline in serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels as a biomarker of cardiac stress.
Ji Yan Biomedical Co., Ltd.
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A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Stemis™ Administered Intravenously in Elderly Subjects With Mild to Moderate Frailty Syndrome
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