Safety and Efficacy of Nebulized 3D-cultured Human Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Extracellular Vesicles (hPMSC-EVs) for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles, 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles, 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Basic parameters: 18 years — 75 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- China
- Next step
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Official title
A Single-center, Open-label, Single and Multiple Dose, Dose-escalation Exploratory Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Nebulized 3D-cultured Human Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Extracellular Vesicles (hPMSC-EVs) in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Overview
This is a single-center, open-label, dose-escalation clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of nebulized 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (hPMSC-EVs) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Eligible participants will be assigned to one of three dose groups (1.0×10⁹, 2.0×10⁹, or 3.0×10⁹ particles per treatment) using a 3+3 design. All participants will receive nebulized hPMSC-EVs twice daily for 7 consecutive days. The main purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of hPMSC-EVs, including the incidence of adverse events, changes in vital signs, laboratory tests, and immune markers. Secondary objectives include evaluating changes in lung function (FVC, DLCO), 6-minute walking distance, respiratory symptoms (SGRQ score), and chest HRCT findings. Participants will undergo screening visits, treatment administration, and follow-up visits up to 12 months after the first dose to monitor safety and efficacy outcomes.
Interventions
- Biological 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles
3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (hPMSC-EVs) are administered via nebulization inhalation. The intervention is diluted in 6 mL of normal saline to a total volume of 7.5 mL, and delivered using a vibrating mesh nebulizer to target the lower respiratory tract. Three dose levels are evaluated: 1.0×10⁹ particles per treatment, administered twice daily (9:00±30 min and 20:00±30 min) for 7 consecutive days per treatment course. - Biological 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles
3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (hPMSC-EVs) are administered via nebulization inhalation. The intervention is diluted in 6 mL of normal saline to a total volume of 7.5 mL, and delivered using a vibrating mesh nebulizer to target the lower respiratory tract. Three dose levels are evaluated: 2.0×10⁹particles per treatment, administered twice daily (9:00±30 min and 20:00±30 min) for 7 consecutive days per treatment course. - Biological 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles
3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (hPMSC-EVs) are administered via nebulization inhalation. The intervention is diluted in 6 mL of normal saline to a total volume of 7.5 mL, and delivered using a vibrating mesh nebulizer to target the lower respiratory tract. Three dose levels are evaluated: 3.0×10⁹ particles per treatment, administered twice daily (9:00±30 min and 20:00±30 min) for 7 consecutive days per treatment course.
Primary outcome measures
- Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) [Time frame: From first dose to 4 weeks after last dose (up to Day 35)]
- Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of nebulized hPMSC-EVs [Time frame: During the first 7-day treatment course and follow-up to Day 28]
Secondary outcome measures (5)
- Change in forced vital capacity (FVC % predicted) from baseline [Time frame: Baseline, Day 8, Day 28, Day 84]
- Change in diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO % predicted) from baseline [Time frame: Baseline, Day 8, Day 28, Day 84]
- Change in 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) from baseline [Time frame: Baseline, Day 8, Day 28, Day 84]
- Change in Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) total score from baseline [Time frame: Baseline, Day 8, Day 28, Day 84]
- Change in chest high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings from baseline [Time frame: Baseline, Day 28, Day 84]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age 18 to 75 years, male or female at the time of signing the informed consent form.
- Confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in accordance with the 2022 ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT clinical criteria.
- Forced vital capacity (FVC) ≥50% and ≤80% of predicted value, and hemoglobin-corrected diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) ≥30% and ≤80% of predicted value at screening.
- Stable dose of antifibrotic therapy (nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast) for at least 8 weeks prior to screening.
- 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) >150 meters at screening.
- Willing to use effective contraception during the study and for 12 months after the last dose of study treatment (for subjects of childbearing potential, including male subjects whose spouses are of childbearing potential).
- Signed and dated written informed consent form prior to any study-related procedures.
- Able to comply with all study procedures and scheduled follow-up visits.
Exclusion criteria
- Prior treatment with stem cell-derived products or extracellular vesicles for any disease.
- Inability to tolerate nebulized inhalation therapy.
- History of severe drug allergy or anaphylaxis to any component of the study treatment or nebulization materials.
- Diagnosis of bronchial asthma or other active respiratory diseases that may interfere with study assessments.
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy within 12 months after the last dose of study treatment.
- Malignancy within 5 years prior to screening (except adequately treated basal cell carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ).
- Active infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- History of solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, or being on the transplant waiting list.
- Requirement for long-term oxygen therapy for more than 15 hours per day.
- Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or other systemic diseases that, in the investigator's judgment, would compromise study participation or confound study results.
- Participation in another interventional clinical trial within 3 months prior to screening.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Non-randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
China · 1 center
- Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University — Beijing
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07515066 · KY-2026-1 · KY-2026-1