Lab-Grown heart cells injected into failing hearts: a new hope?

NCT ID NCT04945018

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment called HS-001 for people with severe heart failure caused by blocked arteries. It involves injecting lab-grown heart muscle cells (made from stem cells) directly into the heart. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can improve the heart's pumping ability. Ten participants will be followed for up to a year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Juntendo University Hospital

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Nihon University Itabashi Hospital

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Saitama Medical University International Medical Center

    Saitama, Japan

  • St. Marianna University Hospital

    Kawasaki, Japan

  • The University of Tokyo Hospital

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Tokyo Medical and Dental University Medical Hospital

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Medical Center

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Tokyo Women's Medical University

    Tokyo, Japan

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