A Phase I, Pilot Study of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes in PaTients with ChrOnic Ischemic Left VentRicular Dysfunction (HECTOR)
Grant Award Details
Grant Type:
Grant Number:
CLIN2-12735
Investigator(s):
Disease Focus:
Human Stem Cell Use:
Award Value:
$6,987,507
Status:
Active
Grant Application Details
Application Title:
A Phase I, Pilot Study of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes in PaTients with ChrOnic Ischemic Left VentRicular Dysfunction (HECTOR)
Public Abstract:
Therapeutic Candidate or Device
The therapeutic candidate is human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hESC-CMs) as a new therapy for chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy patients
Indication
hESC-CMs will be indicated for treatment of heart failure (HF) and for preventing progression to HF in patients with chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Therapeutic Mechanism
There are two commonly accepted mechanisms by which these hESC-CMs can impact the target indication: (i) injected cells release paracrine factors that act on the myocardium, resulting in improved angiogenesis and (ii) injected cells engraft in the myocardium, resulting in improved cardiac function.
Unmet Medical Need
Ischemic heart disease accounts for 60% of HF. With limited availability of donor hearts and a bleak prognosis, new therapeutic strategies are needed. This trial will test the safety and feasibility of administering hESC-CMs as a therapy for treating chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Project Objective
Determine safety and feasibility in Phase I trial.
Major Proposed Activities
The therapeutic candidate is human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hESC-CMs) as a new therapy for chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy patients
Indication
hESC-CMs will be indicated for treatment of heart failure (HF) and for preventing progression to HF in patients with chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Therapeutic Mechanism
There are two commonly accepted mechanisms by which these hESC-CMs can impact the target indication: (i) injected cells release paracrine factors that act on the myocardium, resulting in improved angiogenesis and (ii) injected cells engraft in the myocardium, resulting in improved cardiac function.
Unmet Medical Need
Ischemic heart disease accounts for 60% of HF. With limited availability of donor hearts and a bleak prognosis, new therapeutic strategies are needed. This trial will test the safety and feasibility of administering hESC-CMs as a therapy for treating chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Project Objective
Determine safety and feasibility in Phase I trial.
Major Proposed Activities
- Prepare for trial initiation
• Complete regulatory approvals
• Finalize clinical study protocol, informed consent form, IRB approval
• Relevant training - Recruit and randomize participants
• Enroll first participant
• Recruit the target sample size
• Follow-up visit of the enrolled participants - Data collection and management
• Primary and secondary endpoint analyses
• Final study report and manuscript submission
• Results reporting
Statement of Benefit to California:
As the most populous state in the nation, California bears a substantial fraction of the social and economic costs associated with heart disease. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising candidate for treating ischemic heart disease. This program may pave the way for a promising new therapy to treat Californians with heart failure. In addition, this program will further enhance California’s continuing prominence as a leader in the promising field of stem cell research and therapeutics.