๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this protocol is to treat an intermediate-sized population with chronic kidney disease (CKD) including kidney transplant recipients. The protocol uses allogeneic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSC infusion may be delivered 1) intravenous or 2) intravenous plus intra-arterial to both kidneys. Individuals will have subsequent follow up for safety evaluations. Repeat dosing is allowed.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria
* Age \>18 years
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<60 mL/min/1.73m2
* Hemoglobin A1c โค9%, if diabetes mellitus present
* If kidney transplant recipient, must have eGFR\<60 mL/min/1.73m2 and evidence of progressive kidney function loss over โฅ6 months
* 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) โฅ100 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 including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
* Active, high-dose immunosuppression therapy (e.g. chronic prednisone โฅ20 mg daily)
* Solid organ transplantation history; excluding kidney transplant
* Active treatment for acute cellular rejection, in kidney transplant recipients
* Recent cardiovascular event (hospitalization for myocardial infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure (NYHA class โฅIII or ejection fraction โค30%) 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 recurring blood clotting disorder (thromboembolism: pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis) requiring chronic anticoagulation therapy
* 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; in kidney transplant recipients, active BK nephropathy)
* 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
* Anticipating prolonged travel or other physical restrictions that would prohibit return for scheduled study visits.
* Inability to give informed consent