Fat stem cells infused into kidney artery to fight transplant rejection

NCT ID NCT05456243

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether a single infusion of stem cells from donated fat tissue can safely treat rejection in kidney transplant recipients. The cells are delivered directly into the kidney artery. The study includes 12 adults with biopsy-proven rejection and aims to check for side effects and worsening rejection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (fat stem cells)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new way to treat kidney transplant rejection without stronger immune-suppressing drugs.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 safety trial with only 12 people. The treatment may not work or could cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute transplant rejection transplant rejection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.