Safety and Efficacy of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Exosomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Summary

This is a Phase I/II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single/multiple ascending dose clinical study (Investigator-Initiated Trial, IIT) evaluating the safety and efficacy of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Exosomes (ADSC-exo, STX11102 Nasal Spray) in treating acute ischemic stroke (AIS). The study consists of two sequential parts: a Single-Ascending Dose (SAD) study and a Multiple-Ascending Dose (MAD) study. The SAD part will enroll 12 subjects with mild stroke (NIHSS 1-4). They will be sequentially enrolled into three dose cohorts (4 subjects each: 2×10⁹, 4×10⁹, and 8×10⁹ particles/mL) to receive a single nasal spray dose alongside standard care, with safety monitoring for 14 days. Dose escalation is contingent upon the safety review of the preceding cohort. Upon confirming safety, the study proceeds to the MAD part, which will enroll 48 subjects with moderate stroke (NIHSS 5-12). They will be randomized into two dose groups (Low and High Dose), each containing an active treatment arm and a placebo arm (saline) in a 2:1 ratio (16 active:8 placebo per group). Subjects will self-administer the nasal spray daily for 14 days, with follow-up until Day 90. The primary objective is to evaluate safety, with secondary objectives assessing efficacy via neurological function scales (NIHSS, mRS, BI) and infarct volume change on MRI.

Timeline

Start

2026-01-31

Primary completion

2028-05-31

Completion

2028-08-31

Publications

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