Placenta-Powered stem cells aim to treat bone marrow failure

NCT ID NCT06465160

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new cell therapy called MNV-201 for people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow disorder that causes low blood counts. The treatment uses the patient's own blood stem cells, which are mixed with mitochondria from donated placentas to boost their energy, then infused back. The study will enroll 15 adults who need regular blood transfusions to see if the therapy is safe and can improve anemia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

MNV-201 (patient's own blood stem cells enriched with mitochondria from donated placenta)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a new way to treat low-risk MDS by improving blood cell production and reducing the need for blood transfusions.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) and small (15 people) trial focused on safety. It may not improve anemia or reduce transfusions, and there could be side effects from the cell infusion or the mobilization procedure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia myelodysplastic syndrome Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Shaare Zedek Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Jerusalem, Israel, 9103102, Israel

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