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NCT Number: NCT07230574

Autologous Decidual-like Natural Killer Cells Therapy for Reproductive Failure

The aim of this study is to verify the efficacy of in vitro induction of autologous decidual-like NK cells therapy for reproductive failure associated with uterine NK cells abnormalities.

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Key information

About this study

Participants with reproductive failure and reproductive intentions will be recruited and screened. After obtaining their informed consent, menstrual blood analysis will be performed. Participants with menstrual blood NK cell abnormalities will be randomly assigned to either the NK cell perfusion group or control group in a ratio of 2:1. After completing two rounds of NK cell therapy, the NK cell perfusion group will enter the follow-up period, while the control group will not receive interventions after randomization and enter the follow-up period directly. The following information will be recorded for all participants who undergo menstrual blood NK cell analysis, including menstrual blood analysis results, attempts to conceive, and pregnancy outcomes during the follow-up period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Reproductive failure with abnormal endometrial natural killer (NK) cells in menstrual blood;
  • With a clear intention to conceive;
  • Normal ovarian function, or premature ovarian insufficiency with ≥2 high-quality cryopreserved embryos available for transfer;
  • Endometrial thickness measured by transvaginal ultrasound during the periovulatory period ≥7 mm;
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18 kg/m² and 28 kg/m²;
  • Willing to comply with the follow-up plan of this study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Use of progesterone receptor modulators;
  • One of the couple's chromosomal karyotype abnormalities, with no euploid embryo identified via preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy;
  • Severe endometriosis or adenomyosis, uterine fibroids affecting uterine cavity morphology, uterine malformations, intrauterine adhesions, or thin endometrium;
  • Uncontrolled autoimmune or endocrine disorders;
  • Contraindications to pregnancy;
  • History of malignant tumors;
  • Participating in other clinical studies;
  • Allergy to blood products.

Treatment and study plan

NK cell perfusion group

Biological

Completing two rounds of NK cell therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Ongoing pregnancy rate

    Time frame: 6 months, if a participant is confirmed to get a clinically pregnancy during this period, the follow-up endpoint will be extended until there is a pregnancy outcome

    Ongoing pregnancy is defined as at least 12 weeks of gestation, with ultrasound indicating fetal cardiac activity and fetal size consistent with the gestational age

Secondary outcomes

  1. Improvement rate of NK cells

    Time frame: 6 months

    Improvement rate of NK cells in menstrual blood analysis after intrauterine perfusion of autologous decidual-like NK cells

  2. Clinical pregnancy rate

    Time frame: 6 months

    Clinical pregnancy is defined as the presence of a gestational sac in the uterine cavity as indicated by ultrasound at 5-7 weeks of gestation

  3. Miscarriage rate

    Time frame: 6 months, if a participant is confirmed to get a clinically pregnancy during this period, the follow-up endpoint will be extended until there is a pregnancy outcome

    Miscarriage is defined as the pregnancy loss before 28 weeks of gestation

  4. Preterm birth rate

    Time frame: 6 months, if a participant is confirmed to get a clinically pregnancy during this period, the follow-up endpoint will be extended until there is a pregnancy outcome

    Preterm birth is defined as delivery at 28 to 37 weeks of gestation

  5. Live birth rate

    Time frame: 6 months, if a participant is confirmed to get a clinically pregnancy during this period, the follow-up endpoint will be extended until there is a pregnancy outcome

    Live birth is defined as delivery of any number of neonates born at 26 or more weeks' gestation with signs of life

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hui Zhu

CONTACT

[email protected]

86-025-8310666 ext. 54330

Yali Hu

CONTACT

[email protected]

86-025-83106666 ext. 11201

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

Other

Collaborators

  • Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China
  • The University of Science and Technology of China

Registry information

Official study title

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Clinical Study on Autologous Decidual-like NK Cells Therapy for Reproductive Failure Associated With Abnormal Uterine Natural Killer Cells

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2028
First posted
Nov 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 17, 2025

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