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Phase I/II Trial of Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for UDCA-Refractory Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Sponsor: Beijing 302 Hospital
Summary
This phase I/II clinical trial evaluates human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (hUC-MSC) injection in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The phase I component uses a 3+3 dose-escalation design with separate single-dose and multiple-dose stages to assess safety and tolerability, establish the maximum tolerated dose and recommended phase II dose, while monitoring adverse events, vital signs, laboratory parameters, and immunogenicity, and to explore preliminary efficacy signals. The phase II component is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with the primary endpoint of composite response of alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin at 12 weeks to evaluate efficacy, alongside continuous safety surveillance. Systematic measurements of liver function, cholestasis, immune markers, quality of life, and pruritus scores are incorporated to investigate mechanisms and potential biomarkers, aiming to generate robust clinical evidence that supports future development and clinical translation of hUC-MSC therapy for PBC.
Official title: A Phase I/II Clinical Study of Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis With Inadequate Response to Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
68
Start Date
2026-08-31
Completion Date
2030-08-31
Last Updated
2026-08-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard background therapy
UDCA capsule 250 mg, orally, 13-15 mg/kg/day, taken with a small amount of water. This background therapy is administered only to participants who have been on a stable dose of UDCA for at least 6 months prior to enrollment (and stable for ≥3 months before screening). Participants who are intolerant to UDCA (and have not used UDCA for ≥3 months before enrollment) do not receive UDCA during the study.
Placebo
Matching placebo solution (e.g., 5% human serum albumin in 0.9% saline) administered via peripheral intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 1, and Week 2 (once weekly for 3 infusions).
hUC-MSC Dose Level 1
Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells, planned at 1.5×10⁸ cells per infusion (final dose subject to confirmation based on phase I MTD/RP2D). Administered via peripheral intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 1, and Week 2 (once weekly for 3 infusions).
hUC-MSC Dose Level 2
Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells, planned at 2.0×10⁸ cells per infusion (final dose subject to confirmation based on phase I MTD/RP2D). Administered via peripheral intravenous infusion at Week 0, Week 1, and Week 2 (once weekly for 3 infusions).
Locations (1)
Beijing 302 Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China