Could your own stem cells repair a failing heart?
NCT ID NCT03572660
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This phase 2 trial is testing whether a patient's own bone marrow stem cells can improve heart function and ease symptoms in people with dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Twenty participants will have stem cells collected from their hip and then infused into their heart arteries while a mini heart pump supports the heart. The study will measure changes in heart pumping ability, exercise capacity, and symptoms over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
patient's own bone marrow stem cells and G-CSF
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to improve heart function and reduce symptoms in people with dilated cardiomyopathy who have few other options.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks from the mini heart pump and stem cell infusion, and the treatment may not improve heart function.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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St Bartholomew's Hospital
London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom