Could stem cells help repair livers damaged by hepatitis b?
NCT ID NCT03826433
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study is testing whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords are safe and can help people with liver damage from hepatitis B. About 20 adults with moderate to severe cirrhosis will receive the stem cell treatment. The main goal is to see if it improves liver function scores and is safe to use.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2018
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-60 years old, gender not limited, body mass index (BMI) between 19-25 kg/m2, including boundary value; * The diagnosis of hepatitis B cirrhosis was in line with the 2015 American society of hepatology (AASLD) guidelines for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, and the liver function grade was child-pugh B or child-pugh C, with a score range of 7-12 points, and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score≤21 points. * Have not received stem cell therapy in the recent 6 months; * Subjects will be able to sign the informed consent in accordance with the study procedures and instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficiency of vital organs, such as heart, kidney and lung; * End-stage cirrhosis with severe complications, including but not limited to: hepatic encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding,Severe bleeding tendency, massive ascites, etc. * Concomitant peritonitis, pneumonia, or other types of infection not under control; * Have a history of severe allergic reaction or allergy to two or more kinds of food or medicine; * Positive serum HIV antibody and syphilis antibody; * Alpha fetoprotein\>400ng/mL with primary liver cancer or without imaging evidence; * Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis are caused by non-chronic hepatitis B virus infection, or other factors except chronic hepatitis B virus infection ; * Patients with severe mental illness and cognitive impairment;
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xiangya Hospital Central South University
RECRUITINGChangsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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