Using stem cells to treat difficult cases of Type 2 diabetes
Official title: Safety and Efficacy of OCN19-overexpressed Human Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Refractory Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Run by Changhai Hospital · NCT06727721 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether injecting special stem cells can help people with hard-to-treat Type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar along with their usual medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Changhai Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 6, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 12, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 12, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | December 17, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06727721 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 30-75 with Type 2 diabetes who have been on insulin therapy for at least six months and have specific blood glucose and BMI criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with Type 1 diabetes or other specific types of diabetes, as well as those with severe allergies, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the safety and efficacy of injecting human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells that overexpress OCN19 in patients with refractory Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The approach aims to enhance insulin gene expression and promote the proliferation of islet beta cells, potentially improving glycemic control. Participants will receive these specialized stem cells along with standard treatments to assess their effectiveness compared to traditional therapies. The study is designed for individuals who have struggled to manage their diabetes with existing medications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve blood sugar control in patients with difficult-to-manage Type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of stem cells in diabetes treatment is an emerging field, this specific approach with OCN19-overexpressed cells is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
1. Inclusion Criteria: 1. Accoding to WHO diagnostic standards, patients with type 2 diabetes (fasting blood glucose ≥ 7.0 mmol/L), 30-75 years old, regardless of gender; 2. Able to clearly understand the purpose of clinical trials and comply with trial requirements, willing to participate in this study, and sign an informed consent form; 3. 20kg/m2 ≤ Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 30 kg/m2; 4. 7.5% ≤ glycated hemoglobin ≤ 10%; 5. Insulin should be subcutaneously injected for more than six months, and insulin and/or other oral hypoglycemic drugs (limited to metformin only) should be used α The dosage of glycosidase inhibitors remained stable for the first 3 months before randomization; 6. During the study period, all males and females with reproductive potential were willing to accept the use of efficient contraceptive methods. 2. Exclusion Criteria: 1. 1 Type diabetes, pregnancy diabetes or other special type diabetes patients; 2. Patients with severe allergic constitution or allergic to any ingredients used in cell culture; 3. Patients who have used drugs that affect glucose metabolism within the past month, such as glucocorticoids, thiazide diuretics, oral contraceptives, tricyclic antidepressants, etc; 4. Screening the patients with acute complications such as diabetes ketoacidosis and non ketotic hyperosmolar syndrome in recent 6 months; 5. Serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events such as NYHA grade III or IV heart failure, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, and cerebral hemorrhage occurred within the past 6 months; 6. Patients with abnormal blood routine (including white blood cell or neutrophil count below the lower limit of normal, abnormal platelet count, and hemorrhagic disease); 7. Patients with liver and kidney dysfunction: such as serum bilirubin TBIL exceeding the upper limit of normal by 1.5 times, AST and ALT exceeding the upper limit of normal by 2.5 times, and serum creatinine exceeding 1.5 mg/dl for males and 1.4 mg/dl for females; 8. Patients with other serious systemic diseases (such as malignant tumors, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood system, digestive system, endocrine system, respiratory system, urogenital system, immune system, etc.); 9. Individuals who are currently using systemic hormones (such as glucocorticoids), immunosuppressants, or cytotoxic therapy; 10. Patients who received antibiotic treatment within the three months prior to study registration; 11. Patients who have received live or attenuated vaccines within 4 weeks prior to registration, or plan to receive live or attenuated vaccines during the study period; 12. Patients who are positive for HbsAg, Anti HCV, HIV or syphilis; 13. Patients with active infection (such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C, tuberculosis) requiring treatment; 14. Fever related diseases of unknown origin; 15. Disabled patients (blind, deaf, mute, intellectually disabled, physically disabled) and individuals with mental illnesses; 16. Patients who use drugs or have a history of adverse drug abuse and alcohol dependence within 5 years (with mental or substance abuse disorders that may interfere with the requirements of the trial); 17. Patients of childbearing age who are pregnant or lack effective contraceptive measures or have a pregnancy plan, as well as breastfeeding patients; 18. Patients who have received other stem cell treatments or participated in other clinical studies within the first three months of screening; 19. Patients who have not recovered due to adverse events (≥ level 2) caused by drug treatment within 4 weeks prior to the start of the study; 20. Patients with congenital or acquired immune dysfunction or a history of organ transplantation; 21. Patients with other serious diseases that may affect infusion results; 22. According to the judgment of the researchers, patients whose clinical conditions are not suitable for inclusion in this study.-
Where it's running
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Changhai Hospital
Shanghai, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: jin lu
- Email: 18801784133@163.com
- Phone: 021-18801784133
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.