Efficacy of Topical Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Secretome for Ocular Surface Disease (NCT06919081) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Efficacy of Topical Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Secretome for Ocular Surface Disease
United States24 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
In this phase II randomized double-masked clinical trials, subjects with non-resolving corneal epithelial disease/defect (i.e., refractory to standard treatments for at least two weeks) will receive 8 weeks treatment of topical mesenchymal stem cell secretome or vehicle, with continued follow-up for up to Day 70.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age · Patients 18 years of age or older
* Ocular Health
* Chronic corneal epithelial disease with fluorescein staining score 6 by NEI grading scale or persistent corneal epithelial defect present for longer than 14 days despite standard treatment
* No objective clinical evidence of significant (\> 50%) improvement/worsening of the epithelial disease in the last 14 days
* Epithelial disease refractory to conventional non-surgical treatments (e.g., preservative-free artificial tears, gels or ointments; discontinuation of preserved topical drops; anti-inflammatory therapy)
* If both eyes of subject meet the inclusion criteria, the eye with the higher fluorescein staining score will be enrolled to the study.
* Study Procedures
* Only patients who satisfy all Informed Consent requirements may be included in the study. The patient and/or his/her legal representative must read, sign and date the Informed Consent document before any study-related procedures are performed. The Informed Consent form signed by patients and/or legal representative must have been approved by the UIC IRB for the current study. Patients must have the ability and willingness to comply with study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ocular Health
* Any active or suspected ocular infection (bacterial, viral, fungal or protozoal).
* History of any ocular surgery (including laser or refractive surgical procedures) in the study eye within the 3 months prior to study enrollme…
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Improvement of Corneal Epithelial Barrier and/or Integrity (Efficacy Outcome)