Stem cell trial for kids with arthritis pulled before it started
NCT ID NCT06623240
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study was designed to test whether infusions of stem cells from donated fat tissue could safely improve symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children aged 2 to 17. The trial was a phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study, but it was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled. No results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs)
- What this could lead to
- If this approach worked, it could point toward a new way to control juvenile arthritis without lifelong medication.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. Stem cell treatments for arthritis are still experimental and may not work or could cause side effects like allergic reactions or infections.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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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2 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: The subject will be eligible for inclusion in this clinical trial only if all of the following criteria apply: 1. Male and female subjects who are ≥ 2 years old and \< 17 years old. a.The first 6 subjects enrolled must be ≥ 12 years old and \< 17 years old 2. Must be diagnosed with Oligoarticular or Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis by a Pediatric Rheumatologist. 3. Must have rheumatoid factor (RF) factor test result documented in medical records. 4. Must have at least 3 affected joints at the screening visit. 5. Must have a body weight of \> 10 kg at the screening visit. 6. Subjects without a current established treatment for JIA who are not on treatment because they have failed at least 2 approved medications for their condition, or if being treated, subjects who are on a stable dose of arthritis therapy regimen for ≥3 months prior to screening. 7. Must have an abnormal CRP result and/or abnormal ESR result at screening. Abnormal C-reactive protein (CRP) value defined as \> 1 mg/dL. Abnormal Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) value defined as \>15 mm/hr for males and \>20 mm/hr for females. 8. Female study subjects of childbearing potential should not be pregnant or plan to become pregnant during study participation and for 6 months after the last investigational product administration. Female study subjects of childbearing potential must confirm usage of one of the following contraceptive measures: * Hormonal contraceptives associated with ovulation inhibition (oral, injectable, implantable, patch, or intravaginal). * Intrauterine device (IUD), or intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS). * Barrier contraceptive methods (condoms, diaphragm, etc.). 9. Male subjects if their sexual partners can become pregnant should ensure the use one of the following methods of contraception during study participation and for 6 months after the last administration of the investigated product. * Hormonal contraceptives associated with ovulation inhibition (oral, injectable, implantable, patch, or intravaginal). * Intrauterine device (IUD), or intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS). * Barrier contraceptive methods (condoms, diaphragm, etc.). 10. Study subject's parent(s)/LAR is/are able and willing to comply with the requirements of this clinical trial. 11. Voluntarily signed informed consent from study subjects' parent(s) or legally authorized representative obtained before any clinical-trial related procedures are performed. Exclusion Criteria: The subject will not be eligible for inclusion in this clinical trial if any of the following criteria apply: 1. Study subject has any of the following laboratory results at the screening visit: 1. WBC: \<3000 cells/μL OR \>15000 cells/μL (\<3 K cells/μL or \>15 K cells/μL) 2. Hemoglobin: \<8 g/dL 3. Absolute Neutrophil Count: \<1500 cells/μL 4. Platelet: \<150000 cells/μL (\<150 K cells/μL) 5. Sodium: \<120 mEq/L OR \>150 mEq/L 6. Glucose: \>150 mg/dL 7. Potassium: \<3.5 mEq/L OR \>6 mEq/L 8. BUN: \>25 mg/dL 9. Creatinine: \>2 mg/dL 10. BUN/Creatinine ratio: \>50 11. AST: \>100 U/L 12. ALT: \>100 U/L 2. Study participant has any vital sign abnormalities at the screening visit as determined by the investigator. 3. Study subject has 1 or more significant uncontrolled concurrent medical conditions (verified by medical records), including the following: 1. Diabetes Mellitus 2. Crohn's Disease 3. Lupus 4. Multiple Sclerosis 4. Study subject has any active malignancy, including evidence of cutaneous basal, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma. 5. Study subject has known alcoholic addiction or dependency or has current substance use or abuse. 6. Study subject has received any stem cell treatment within 1 year before first dose of investigational product other than stem cells produced by Hope Biosciences LLC. 7. Receiving any investigational therapy or any approved therapy for investigational use within 1 year prior first dose of the investigational product other than COVID-19 vaccines. 8. Study subject has any other laboratory abnormality or medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, poses a safety risk or will prevent the subject from completing the study. 9. Study subject's parent(s)/LAR unable to understand and provide signed informed consent. 10. Study subject and/or study subject's parent(s)/LAR unlikely to complete the study or adhere to the study procedures. 11. Study subject with known concurrent acute or chronic viral hepatis B or C or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. 12. Study subject with any systemic infection requiring treatment with antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals within 30 days prior to first dose of the investigational product.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hope Biosciences Research Foundation
Sugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States
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