Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1/2

Autologous Dendritic Cell as Adjunct Therapy for Diabetic Kidney Disease

Indonesia80 participantsStarted 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this single-arm, open-label clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of subcutaneous autologous dendritic cell (DC) and lymphocyte administration on albuminuria and endothelial dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does autologous DC immunotherapy reduce urine albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) in DKD patients? * What are the underlying mechanisms (modulation of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, angiogenesis, fibrosis, and structural changes) through which DC immunotherapy reduces UACR in DKD patients? Participants will: * Undergo collection of autologous dendritic cells, which will be matured ex vivo using SARS-CoV-2 S protein. * Receive a single subcutaneous injection consisting of matured dendritic cells and lymphocyte reinfusion. * Have UACR measured at baseline and at weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 post-immunotherapy. * Undergo assessments of other laboratory parameters and kidney imaging (ultrasonography and/or magnetic resonance imaging) at baseline and week 4 post-treatment. * What is the effect of autologous DC immunotherapy on knee OA, assessed by radiographic changes (x-ray) and patient-reported outcomes (WOMAC score)? Additionally, a subgroup of subjects who had neuropathy as comorbidity will be assessed using Electromyography (EMG) and the Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Scale (TCNS). These assessments aimed to determine the impact of the intervention on peripheral nerve function, clinical neuropathy symptoms over the study period. Another subgroup of subjects who had knee osteoarthritis will be assessed their knee x-ray and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) score. These assessments aimed to determine the impact of the intervention on knee anatomic structure, function, and pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Male or female over 18 years old
. Understands and agrees to comply with study procedures by providing written informed consent.
. In the investigator's judgment, the subject is able and willing to comply with study procedures.
. In the investigator's judgment, the subject is in generally good physical and mental health. This includes the following factors:
. Meets the diagnostic criteria for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) according to Indonesia's Endocrinology Society (PERKENI) 2021.
. eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m².
. Urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) ≥ 30 mg/g.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change in Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) from Baseline

Timeframe: From baseline to 4 weeks after treament

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06866158

SponsorPT. JES Kasih Nusantara Sejahterah

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-05

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