Infusion of stem cells from umbilical cords for treating chronic kidney disease

Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intravenous Infusion for the Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease.

PHASE1 · The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine · NCT05018845

This study is testing whether a single infusion of stem cells from umbilical cords can help improve kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorThe Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine (other)
Locations1 site (St John's)
Trial IDNCT05018845 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This trial investigates the safety and efficacy of intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Participants will receive a single infusion of 100 million UC-MSCs and will be monitored for safety and efficacy at various intervals over a period of up to four years. The study aims to determine whether this innovative treatment can improve kidney function and overall patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease who are willing to participate and provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients with active infections, cancers, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a novel therapeutic option for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that stem cell treatments can be safe and effective for chronic kidney disease, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease
* Understanding and willingness to sign a written informed consent document

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active infection
* Active cancer
* Chronic multisystem organ failure
* Pregnancy
* Clinically significant abnormalities on pre-treatment laboratory evaluation
* Medical condition that would (based on the opinion of the investigator) compromise patient's safety.
* Continued drug abuse
* Pre-menopausal women not using contraception
* Previous organ transplant
* Hypersensitivity to sulfur

Where this trial is running

St John's

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases, Renal Failure, stem cell treatment, Kidney Disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.