The Therapeutic Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Exosomes in Peritoneal Dysfunction

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorZhujiang Hospital

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a single intraperitoneal infusion of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (MSC-Exos) is safe and tolerable in adults with peritoneal dialysis-related peritoneal failure. It will also explore whether MSC-Exos might improve how well the peritoneum works (ultrafiltration and solute transfer).

The main questions it aims to answer are:

What is the highest single dose of MSC-Exos that can be given safely without causing unacceptable side effects? (This helps find the maximum tolerated dose and the dose to use in future phase II studies.)

What medical problems (adverse events) do participants experience after receiving MSC-Exos?

Does MSC-Exos show any early signs of improving ultrafiltration volume and solute transport across the peritoneum?

Researchers will test increasing doses of MSC-Exos in small groups of participants. Each participant will receive one dose of MSC-Exos added to their usual 1.5% glucose dialysis solution (2 litres), which is then left in the abdominal cavity for 8 hours. The study does not use a placebo; instead, different dose levels are tested one after another to find the safest and most promising dose.

Participants will:

Receive a single intraperitoneal infusion of MSC-Exos through their dialysis catheter

Be monitored closely before the infusion;

Attend follow-up visits at 24 hours, 72 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after the dose;

Have blood and peritoneal effluent samples taken at each visit to check for safety ;

Have their ultrafiltration volume and solute transport ability measured at baseline and 4 weeks after the dose to see if any changes occur.

All participants will be closely observed for any side effects. The results will help decide whether further studies are warranted.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Patients who have been on continuous peritoneal dialysis for more than 1 year.

Age ≥ 18 years.

Standard PET-confirmed ultrafiltration failure: 4-hour ultrafiltration volume < 400 mL using 4.25% glucose dialysate, or < 100 mL using 2.5% glucose dialysate; ② 1-hour sodium dip < 5 mmol/L and/or 1-hour sodium sieve ratio ≤ 0.03 using 4.25% glucose dialysate; ③ Inability to maintain fluid balance, as evidenced by persistent edema/heart failure symptoms, NT-proBNP >11215.2 ng/L, or bioimpedance spectroscopy-assessed overhydration (OH) >2 L (after excluding non-peritoneal causes).

Disqualifiers

Patients with acute renal failure or chronic renal failure who can be temporarily weaned from dialysis.

Patients with malignant tumors, active infections, or severe malnutrition.

Patients with severe hepatic failure or cirrhosis.

Patients with severe cardiovascular disease, severe heart failure (NYHA Class IV or higher), or active systemic diseases.

Trial design

Design model

Single group

Treatments tested in this trial

  • MSC-Exos

    Biological/Vaccine

    MSC-Exos will be added to 2 L of 1.5% glucose peritoneal dialysis fluid, which will be administered via intraperitoneal infusion and retained for 8 hours.

Treatment groups

12 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: Dose Level 1 (5×10⁹ particles)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Dose Level 2 (2.5×10¹⁰ particles)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Dose Level 3 (1×10¹¹ particles)Experimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Incidence of Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)

Number of participants with MSC-Exos-related DLTs, defined as grade ≥3 local peritoneal reactions (abdominal pain / signs of peritonitis) or systemic allergic reactions assessed by CTCAE v5.0. Local reactions will be objectively supported by peritoneal effluent white blood cell count and polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell percentage.

Time frame
Within 72 hours post-administration
2

Incidence of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

Number of participants experiencing SAEs during the entire study period. Safety monitoring includes serial assessments of complete blood count, C-reactive protein (CRP), and liver/kidney function tests (ALT, AST, creatinine, BUN).

Time frame
Up to 4 weeks post-administration

Secondary outcomes

1

Change in 4-hour Ultrafiltration Volume

Change from baseline to Week 4 in 4-hour ultrafiltration volume during modified peritoneal equilibration test (PET).

Time frame
Baseline and Week 4
2

Change in 4-hour D/Pcr Ratio

Change from baseline to Week 4 in 4-hour dialysate-to-plasma creatinine (D/Pcr) ratio during modified PET.

Time frame
Baseline and Week 4
3

Change in 1-hour Sodium Dip

Change from baseline to Week 4 in 1-hour sodium dip (absolute decrease in serum sodium) during modified PET.

Time frame
Baseline and Week 4
4

Change in Sodium Sieve

Change from baseline to Week 4 in sodium sieve, calculated as the ratio of dialysate sodium at 1 hour to baseline plasma sodium during modified PET.

Time frame
Baseline and Week 4

Other outcomes

Locations

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