AD-SVF Therapy for Refractory Endometrial Infertility

November 14, 2025 updated by: Yali Hu, The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

Autologous Adipose-derived Stromal Vascular Fraction Therapy for Refractory Endometrial Infertility

The purpose of this study is to initially explore the efficacy of adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (AD-SVF) therapy in the treatment of refractory endometrial infertility.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Patients with refractory thin endometrium (endometrial thickness < 6 mm at late proliferative phase or after high-dose estrogen therapy) and/or moderate to severe intrauterine adhesion are recruited for fertility. After detailed explanation of the treatment plan, written informed consent will be obtained from the patients. The subjects undergo liposuction performed by plastic surgeons to obtain adipose tissue, from which AD-SVF is isolated and extracted for intrauterine infusion therapy. Six months post-AD-SVF treatment, the improvement in menstrual volume and endometrial thickness will be assessed during follow-up visits. The subjects will be advised, based on their personal inclination, to attempt conception (hysteroscopic surgery will be repeated if necessary), and their early pregnancy outcomes will be documented in subsequent follow-ups.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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10

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • China
    • Jiangsu
      • Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210008
        • Recruiting
        • Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. refractory thin endometrium (endometrial thickness < 6 mm on the day of ovulation or the day of endometrial transformation during a hormone replacement cycle) and/or moderate to severe intrauterine adhesion；
  2. Inability to undergo autologous bone marrow stem cells-scaffold (BMSC) transplantation due to failed bone marrow aspiration, or lack of significant effect following the BMSC treatment;
  3. with fertility intentions;
  4. normal ovarian function or availability of cryopreserved embryos;
  5. 18kg/m^2 < body mass index (BMI) < 30kg/m^2;

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Chromosomal karyotype abnormalities in one spouse;
  2. Severe endometriosis, uterine fibroids affecting the uterine cavity morphology, or uterine malformations;
  3. Abnormalities in coagulation function, hepatic or renal function, or other underlying conditions deemed by the investigator to potentially impact the study's progression (uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, etc.);
  4. Contraindications for pregnancy;
  5. Contraindications for hormonal cycle therapy;
  6. History of pelvic tumors;
  7. Simultaneous participation in other clinical studies.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: AD-SVF therapy
AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
Biological: AD-SVF
AD-SVF is isolated and extracted from adipose tissue for intrauterine infusion therapy.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Proportion of patients with endometrial thickness of 6 mm or greater
Time Frame: 6 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
During the late proliferative phase, the endometrial thickness between anterior and posterior uterine walls is measured to be at least 6 mm through a median sagittal section of the uterus at least once.
6 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Chemical pregnancy
Time Frame: 9 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
Serum β-HCG ≥ 10 mIU/mL is detected at least 30 days after menstruation.
9 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
Clinical pregnancy
Time Frame: 9 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
Ultrasound indicates the presence of a gestational sac and fetal heartbeat in the uterine cavity Ultrasound indicates the presence of a gestational sac and fetal heartbeat in the uterine cavity Ultrasound indicates the presence of a gestational sac and fetal heartbeat in the uterine cavity at 6-8 weeks of gestation.
9 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
Menstrual flow score at the 2nd month post-treatment
Time Frame: 2 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
2 months after treatment, menstrual flow is scored according to the Pictorial Blood-loss Assessment Chart, with scores ranging from 0 to 100, and higher scores indicate better outcomes.
2 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
Menstrual flow score at the 6th month post-treatment
Time Frame: 6 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy
6 months after treatment, menstrual flow is scored according to the Pictorial Blood-loss Assessment Chart, with scores ranging from 0 to 100, and higher scores indicate better outcomes.
6 months after AD-SVF intrauterine infusion therapy

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Yali Hu, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University
  • Principal Investigator: Huiyan Wang, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

Study Start

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November 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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June 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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November 13, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 13, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

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November 17, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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November 18, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 14, 2025

Last Verified

Last Verified

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November 1, 2025

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • SC2025-006-01

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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