A Study of Bone Marrow derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (BM-MSC) in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Overview

About this study

Thie purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of intravenously delivered mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in patients with CKD.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age >18 years
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 ml/min/1.73m2
  • Hemoglobin A1c of ≤9%, if diabetes mellitus present
  • Ability to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ​​​​​​​Anemia (hemoglobin <8.5 g/dL)
  • Body weight >150 kg or BMI >50
  • Uncontrolled hypertension: sustained systolic blood pressure (SBP) >160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥100 mmHg despite maximal doses of at least 2 different classes of anti-hypertensive medications
  • Chronic hypotension history: sustained SBP <85 mmHg
  • Kidney failure requiring ongoing kidney replacement therapy (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation)
  • Active immunosuppression therapy (including prednisone ≥10 mg daily)
  • Kidney transplantation history
  • Solid organ transplantation history
  • Recent cardiovascular event (hospitalization for myocardial infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure (NYHA class ≥III or ejection fraction ≤30%) within 3 months or uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias (e.g. ventricular arrhythmia, supraventricular tachycardia and bradyarrhythmia) 
  • History of liver cirrhosis
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma requiring daily medication
  • History of blood clotting disorder (thromboembolism; pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis)
  • Pregnancy
  • Unwilling to use contraception for at least 2 months after MSC infusion if sexually active and able to become pregnant or father a child.
  • Active malignancy
  • Active infection (e.g. systemic or specific organ involvement such as pneumonia or osteomyelitis)
  • Recent COVID-19 infection within the last 1 month
  • History of hepatitis B or C (without cure), or HIV infection
  • History of allergic reaction to cellular products (i.e. blood transfusions, platelets)
  • Active tobacco use
  • Illicit drug use and excessive alcohol use
  • Presence of psychosocial issues (e.g., uncontrolled mental illness, unpredictable childcare or eldercare responsibilities, irregular/ inflexible work schedule) that may interfere with the ability to complete all study procedures
  • Patients anticipating prolonged travel or other physical restrictions that would prohibit return for scheduled study visits.
  • Inability to give informed consent

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 12/04/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Latonya Hickson, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Donna Lawson CCRP

(507) 255-7975

Lawson.Donna3@mayo.edu

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