A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell … (NCT07183761) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
China140 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (hUC-MSC) injection in the treatment of adults with moderate to severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Researchers will compare hUC-MSCs injection combined with conventional therapy (experimental group) to conventional therapy alone (control group) to see if hUC-MSCs work to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
The experimental group will receive three injections of hUC-MSCs (on Day 0, Day 7, and Day 28) while continuing conventional therapy, whereas the control group will receive conventional therapy only. Participants will undergo regular follow-ups for checkups and tests over a 24-week period. The primary endpoint of the study is the change in the Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS) score at Week 24. Safety assessments will be conducted throughout the entire study period, with extended follow-up until Week 104 to evaluate long-term safety.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Males or females aged 18-80 years;
. Meeting the 2023 ADA diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes;
. Presence of symptoms and signs of diabetic neuropathy in lower extremities:
. Confirmed neurophysiological dysfunction:
. Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS) score ≥9;
. Inadequate response to conventional therapy: Persistent symptoms (reduction of TCSS score \<2 points from baseline) despite ≥3 months of conventinal treatment;
. Capacity to understand and voluntarily complete all study procedures and interventions, with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
1
Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS) score
Timeframe: From enrollment to week 24 of the study period
2
Incidence of stem cell-related adverse events
Timeframe: From enrollment to week 104 of the study period
3
Incidence of stem cell-associated adverse reactions
Timeframe: From enrollment to week 104 of the study period
. Non-diabetic neuropathy or pain conditions in lower limbs that may confound DPN assessment per investigator's judgment;
. Poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c \>12%);
. Severe hematological, hepatic, or renal dysfunction, meeting any of the following laboratory criteria:
. Known allergy to stem cells, stem cell-derived products, or components of stem cell preparations;
. Current use of prohibited medications within 5 half-lives prior to enrollment (may be reconsidered after ≥5 half-lives washout);
. Uncontrolled systemic diseases, including but not limited to: Severe uncontrolled systemic infections (bacterial, fungal, or viral); Severe autoimmune disorders; Hematological diseases; Heart failure (NYHA class ≥III);
. Clinically significant arrhythmia on 12-lead ECG;
. Conditions requiring amputation (e.g., severe diabetic foot or lower limb ulcers) that preclude local stem cell injection;