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Decompensated CirrhosisNCT06306781

A Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Preliminary Efficacy of HCL001 Cell Injection (Homologous Allogeneic Hepatocytes) in Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis

A study testing HCL001 cell (homologous allogeneic hepatocytes) injection in people with Decompensated Cirrhosis, run by RenJi Hospital.

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

This study protocol is designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of HCL001 cell injection in the treatment of decompensated cirrhosis. The aim is to provide stronger evidence for the clinical application of HCL001 cell injection in the treatment of decompensated cirrhosis, thereby attempting… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Decompensated Cirrhosis
What is being tested?
HCL001 cell (homologous allogeneic hepatocytes) injection
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
18 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
30 Mar 2024to 30 Dec 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • When signing the informed consent form, individuals between the ages of 18 to 75 years (inclusive, including the boundary values) are eligible, and there are no restrictions based on gender.
  • According to the "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cirrhosis (2019 Edition)", a diagnosis of decompensated cirrhosis is made.
  • A Child-Pugh score of 7-12 points (including the threshold) is classified as [insert the corresponding classification as per the provided appendix].
  • An ECOG performance status score of 0-2 or a Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score greater than 60 is considered [insert the corresponding classification or interpretation].
  • A safe vascular access that allows for hepatic intra-arterial catheterization and angiography
  • If screening for patients with hepatitis B or C-related cirrhosis, the viral load should be ≤1000 IU/mL for HBV-DNA and ≤15 IU/mL for HCV-RNA. For patients with alcoholic cirrhosis, the abstinence period should be ≥6 months.
  • During screening, the serum ALT level should be ≤3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN).
  • Understand and adhere to the research process, voluntarily participate, and sign the informed consent form (the informed consent form is to be voluntarily signed by myself or a legally authorized representative).

Who cannot join

  • Allergic individuals, especially those allergic to any component of HCL001 cell injection or its excipients.
  • Individuals with concurrent liver cancer or other malignant tumors.
  • Patients who are unable or unwilling to cooperate or comply with the requirements of the research protocol.
  • International Normalized Ratio (INR) >2.5 and platelet count (PLT) less than 30 x 10^9/L.
  • Patients who have used anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications within the past week prior to screening.
  • Patients with a history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding or spontaneous peritonitis within the past four weeks prior to screening.
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  • Patients who have experienced grade 3 or higher hepatic encephalopathy within the past three months prior to administering the medication.
  • Patients with severe dysfunction in vital organs such as the heart, lungs, brain, or kidneys, including: History of severe lung diseases such as severe emphysema, pulmonary embolism, or other lung conditions that significantly impact lung function. Significant history of heart disease that meets either of the following conditions: a. Decompensated heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] class III-IV). b. Unstable angina. Chronic kidney disease, such as chronic nephritis, renal insufficiency, or uremia.
  • For patients with diabetes mellitus that is being treated but not effectively controlled, it typically refers to those with a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level of ≥8%.
  • Patients with severe coagulation dysfunction or bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, as well as those with severe jaundice indicated by a serum total bilirubin level of ≥171 μmol/L.
  • This includes pregnant or lactating women, as well as individuals who are unable or unwilling to follow the researcher's guidance in using the approved contraceptive measures during the study period and for 6 months after the study ends.
  • Those who have received stem cell therapy in the past, or who are currently participating in another interventional clinical trial or have been enrolled in one within the past 3 months, are excluded from screening.
  • HIV positive
  • Presence of active infection during screening
  • The researchers consider any other factors that are not suitable for trial inclusion.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Qiang Xia, Professor contact

13661889035

xiaqiang@medmail.com

Han-yong Sun, Doctor contact

15921197267

hanyongsun@163.com

About this study

Official title: Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Homologous Allogeneic Hepatocytes in Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis

This study protocol is designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of HCL001 cell injection in the treatment of decompensated cirrhosis. The aim is to provide stronger evidence for the clinical application of HCL001 cell injection in the treatment of decompensated cirrhosis, thereby attempting to improve patients' survival and quality of life to meet the clinical needs for treating decompensated liver cirrhosis.

Being tested
HCL001 cell (homologous allogeneic hepatocytes) injection

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • HCL001 cell (homologous allogeneic hepatocytes) injectionDrug

    The patient will undergo a DSA procedure in the hospital's operating room before infusion. A catheter will be inserted into the femoral artery and guided to the hepatic artery. Upon confirmation through imaging, HCL001 cell injection will be slowly infused through the catheter. During the infusion, the cells should be continuously agitated to prevent clumping. The infusion can be administered as a single dose or multiple doses, and after infusion, the patient will be closely monitored for at least one week.

Study groups in NCT06306781
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
HCL001 cell injection (homologous allogeneic hepatocytes)Experimentallow/middle/high dose group
Receives: Drug: HCL001 cell (homologous allogeneic hepatocytes) injection

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Types and incidence of treatment-related adverse events.

    Recording the types and incidence of treatment-related adverse events.

    Measured: The entire process of treatment (up to 48 weeks).

  2. Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT)

    Recording the Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT) . If one or more instances of Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT) occur, the dose escalation according to the original plan will be stopped, and the previous dose level will be determined as the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD).

    Measured: 28 days after the completion of treatment.

  3. Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)

    Recording Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD).If one or more instances of Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT) occur, the dose escalation according to the original plan will be stopped, and the previous dose level will be determined as the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD).

    Measured: 28 days after the completion of treatment.

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Child-Pugh grading.

    Child-Pugh scoring is a scoring system used to assess the liver function and prognosis of patients with cirrhosis, typically used to evaluate the severity of liver disease in patients. Child-Pugh scoring is based on several indicators of the patient, including the following five indicators:

    Total bilirubin levels Albumin levels Coagulation function (prothrombin time or PT) Degree of Ascites Presence of hepatic encephalopathy Child-Pugh scoring assesses the above five indicators and classifies patients into three grades A, B, or C, representing mild, moderate, and severe conditions respectively. A higher score indicates more severe liver dysfunction.

    Child-Pugh scoring is primarily used to evaluate the liver function and prognosis of patients with liver disease, assisting physicians in developing treatment plans and assessing the severity of the patients' conditions.

    Measured: On the 7th day, 28th day, 42nd day (only for multiple-dose group), 56th day (only for multiple-dose

  2. Number of participants with abnormal laboratory tests results

    Objective laboratory tests/examinations (ALT, AST, TBIL, DBIL, TP, ALB, GLB, Hb, white blood cell count, and platelet count.)

    Measured: On the 7th day, 28th day, 42nd day (only for multiple-dose group), 56th day (only for multiple-dose

  3. The percentage of participants with improved liver conditions (including changes in portal vein diam

    Ultrasound examination

    Measured: At week 12, 24, and 48 after the initial administration of medication.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Mar 2024
  2. Study start30 Mar 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
18 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06306781
Sponsor's protocol ID
HI-IM-002
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
31 Jan 2024
Last updated
12 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing HCL001 cell (homologous allogeneic hepatocytes) injection in people with Decompensated Cirrhosis, run by RenJi Hospital.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Qiang Xia, Professor (13661889035, xiaqiang@medmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Types and incidence of treatment-related adverse events. (time frame: The entire process of treatment (up to 48 weeks).). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Mar 2024.

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