Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Lung Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Summary

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and ultimately fatal disease characterized by a progressive damage of lung structure and decline in lung function.This study intends to carry out an open, single-center, non-randomized, self control phase I clinical trial. During the treatment, lung stem cells will be isolated from patients' own bronchi and expanded in vitro. Cultured cells will be injected directly into the lesion by fiberoptic bronchoscopy after lavage. After 24-week observation, the investigators will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the treatment by measuring the key clinical indicators.

Timeline

Start

2017-03-30

Primary completion

2020-08-31

Completion

2020-08-31

Publications

• Background Zuo W, Zhang T, Wu DZ, Guan SP, Liew AA, Yamamoto Y, Wang X, Lim SJ, Vincent M, Lessard M, Crum CP, Xian W, McKeon F. p63(+)Krt5(+) distal airway stem cells are essential for lung regeneration. Nature. 2015 Jan 29;517(7536):616-20. doi: 10.1038/nature13903. Epub 2014 Nov 12.

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