Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AstroStem in Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease (NCT NCT03117738)

NCT ID: NCT03117738

Last Updated: 2021-08-10

Results Overview

Number of subjects with treatment related adverse events as assessed by analysis of adverse events including symptoms, and abnormal findings on physical examination, vital signs, ECG, and standard laboratory examination results

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

21 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

30 Weeks

Results posted on

2021-08-10

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
AstroStem
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC) 2x10e8 cells
Placebo-Control
Saline with 30% auto-serum
Overall Study
STARTED
11
10
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
5
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
AstroStem
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC) 2x10e8 cells
Placebo-Control
Saline with 30% auto-serum
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
4

Baseline Characteristics

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AstroStem in Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
AstroStem
n=11 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=10 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
Total
n=21 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
72.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=99 Participants
75.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=107 Participants
73.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
5 Participants
n=107 Participants
9 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
5 Participants
n=107 Participants
12 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not-Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=99 Participants
9 Participants
n=107 Participants
18 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
10 Participants
n=99 Participants
9 Participants
n=107 Participants
19 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Height
167.9 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.4 • n=99 Participants
168.3 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7 • n=107 Participants
168.1 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1 • n=206 Participants
Weight
74.8 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.2 • n=99 Participants
64.6 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.0 • n=107 Participants
69.9 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.5 • n=206 Participants
BMI
26.3 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.3 • n=99 Participants
22.8 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.5 • n=107 Participants
24.6 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.3 • n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 Weeks

Number of subjects with treatment related adverse events as assessed by analysis of adverse events including symptoms, and abnormal findings on physical examination, vital signs, ECG, and standard laboratory examination results

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=11 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=10 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
Treatment Related Adverse Events
6 Participants
3 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 30 Weeks

Population: 3 of the 11 astrostem groups were dropped out and 1 was violated protocol. 1 of the 10 Placebo-control groups was dropped out and 2 were violated protocol.

Change of ADAS-Cog (Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale) from Baseline at Week 30 Score range: 0-70 A score of 70 represents the most severe impairment and 0 represents the least impairment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=7 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=7 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
ADAS-Cog (Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive Subscale)
5.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.8
3.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 30 Weeks

Population: 3 of the 11 astrostem groups were dropped out and 1 was violated protocol. 1 of the 10 Placebo-control groups was dropped out and 2 were violated protocol.

Change of MMSE from baseline at Week 30 Score range: 0-30 A score of 20 to 24 suggests mild dementia, 13 to 20 suggests moderate dementia, and less than 12 indicates severe dementia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=7 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=7 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
MMSE (Mini-mental Status Examination)
-3.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.8
-1.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 30 Weeks

Population: 3 of the 11 astrostem groups were dropped out and 1 was violated protocol. 1 of the 10 Placebo-control groups was dropped out and 2 were violated protocol.

Changes of CDR-SOB from baseline at Week 30 Score range: 0-18.0 0 = normal, 0.5-4.0 = questionable cognitive dementia, 4.5-9.0 = mild dementia, 9.5-15.5 = moderate dementia, and 16.0-18.0 = severe dementia

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=7 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=7 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
CDR-SOB (Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes)
1.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
0.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 30 Weeks

Population: 3 of the 11 astrostem groups were dropped out and 1 was violated protocol. 1 of the 10 Placebo-control groups was dropped out and 2 were violated protocol.

Changes of NPI from baseline at Week 30 Score range: 0-144 higher score indicates higher disturbance.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=7 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=7 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
NPI (Neuropsychiatric Inventory)
-1.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.5
-5.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 30 Weeks

Population: 3 of the 11 astrostem groups were dropped out and 1 was violated protocol. 1 of the 10 Placebo-control groups was dropped out and 2 were violated protocol.

Changes of GDS from baseline at Week 30 Score range: 0-15 Scores of 0-4 are considered normal, depending on age, education, and complaints; 5-8 indicate mild depression; 9-11 indicate moderate depression; and 12-15 indicate severe depression.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=7 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=7 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
GDS (Geriatric Depression Scale)
-0.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
0.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 30 Weeks

Population: 3 of the 11 astrostem groups were dropped out and 1 was violated protocol. 1 of the 10 Placebo-control groups was dropped out and 2 were violated protocol.

Change of ADCS-ADL from baseline at Week 30 Score range: 0-78 Lower score indicates greater severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=7 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=7 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
ADCS-ADL (Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Activities of Daily Living)
-4.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.0
-4.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 30 Weeks

Changes of C-SSRS from baseline at Week 30 Score range: 0-25 Higher score indicates higher severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AstroStem
n=11 Participants
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=10 Participants
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale)
-2.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.6
0.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.0

Adverse Events

AstroStem

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo-Control

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
AstroStem
n=11 participants at risk
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=10 participants at risk
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma stage IV
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
pulmonary embolism
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Infections and infestations
Acute Pulmonary Oedema
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
AstroStem
n=11 participants at risk
AstroStem: Autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC)
Placebo-Control
n=10 participants at risk
Placebo-Control: Saline with 30% auto-serum
Eye disorders
Open Angle Glaucoma
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
General disorders
Fatigue
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
General disorders
Infusion Site Reaction
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
General disorders
Oedema Peripheral
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
General disorders
Pain
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
General disorders
Pyrexia
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Abnormal Loss of Weight
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Ecchymosis
9.1%
1/11 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 52 weeks
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/11 • 52 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • 52 weeks

Additional Information

Project Manager

Nature Cell co., ltd

Phone: 02-545-4137

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place