A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Investigation of Autologous Muscle Derived Progenitor Cells for the Treatment of Dysphagia
Grant Award Details
Grant Type:
Grant Number:
CLIN2-13017
Investigator(s):
Disease Focus:
Human Stem Cell Use:
Award Value:
$11,015,936
Status:
Active
Grant Application Details
Application Title:
A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Investigation of Autologous Muscle Derived Progenitor Cells for the Treatment of Dysphagia
Public Abstract:
Therapeutic Candidate or Device
Autologous Muscle Derived Progenitor Cells (AMDC) isolated from skeletal muscle biopsy
Indication
Subjects with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) that develops following treatment for head and neck cancer
Therapeutic Mechanism
Autologous Muscle Derived Progenitor Cells differentiate to form new muscle fibers, engraft into existing myofibers, and have been shown to increase muscle diameter and function. This proposed trial will target tongue musculature, a critical component of a safe and efficient swallow. Restoration of tongue muscle function will improve swallowing outcomes for patients with dysphagia following head and neck cancer.
Unmet Medical Need
Consequences of dysphagia include malnutrition, dehydration, social isolation, feeding tube dependency, depression, aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary abscess, and death. Despite the devastating consequences caused by treatment for HNC, few effective therapeutic options exist.
Project Objective
Phase I/II completed
Major Proposed Activities
Autologous Muscle Derived Progenitor Cells (AMDC) isolated from skeletal muscle biopsy
Indication
Subjects with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) that develops following treatment for head and neck cancer
Therapeutic Mechanism
Autologous Muscle Derived Progenitor Cells differentiate to form new muscle fibers, engraft into existing myofibers, and have been shown to increase muscle diameter and function. This proposed trial will target tongue musculature, a critical component of a safe and efficient swallow. Restoration of tongue muscle function will improve swallowing outcomes for patients with dysphagia following head and neck cancer.
Unmet Medical Need
Consequences of dysphagia include malnutrition, dehydration, social isolation, feeding tube dependency, depression, aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary abscess, and death. Despite the devastating consequences caused by treatment for HNC, few effective therapeutic options exist.
Project Objective
Phase I/II completed
Major Proposed Activities
- Manufacture 62 AMDC products to supply the trial
- Administer two doses of AMDCs to 31 subjects and two doses placebo to 31 additional subjects
- Assess safety and efficacy of AMDC for for the treatment of tongue dysphagia (TD) that develops following treatment for head and neck cancer
Statement of Benefit to California:
The results of this clinical trial will directly benefit millions of underserved Californians with swallowing disorders who currently have no effective treatment. If successful, we anticipate greatly accelerated commercialization of our product candidate to meet this unmet clinical need. The results of this investigation will have far-reaching implications for the use of AMDCs in the treatment of other vulnerable populations with dysphagia and individuals with muscle injury from other causes.