Could your own fat cells tame rheumatoid arthritis?
NCT ID NCT03691909
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tested a single infusion of stem cells taken from the patient's own belly fat in 15 adults with active rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal was to see if the treatment is safe over 12 months. Researchers also looked at whether it could lower inflammation markers like TNF-alpha and IL-6.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs)
- What this could lead to
- If safe and effective, this could point toward a new way to control rheumatoid arthritis using a patient's own stem cells.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early, small safety trial with only 15 people, so it may not show clear benefit. Stem cell treatments also carry risks like infection or immune reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Accurate Clinical Research
Pasadena, Texas, 77034, United States
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