Can stem cell molecules rebuild wasted muscles? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05211986
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial tests a new drug called IMM01-STEM, made from stem cell secretions, in 28 people with muscle wasting due to knee osteoarthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive injections and are monitored for side effects over several weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IMM01-STEM (a mixture of regenerative molecules from stem cells)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new way to rebuild muscle in people with knee osteoarthritis, potentially improving strength and mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early, small study (28 people) focused on safety, not effectiveness. The treatment may cause side effects or fail to show benefit. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Locations
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Orthopaedic Specialty Institute
RECRUITINGIrvine, California, 92618, United States
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University of California, Irvine - Alpha Stem Cell Clinic
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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