Safety and Efficacy Study of Transplantation of EPCs to Treat Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

November 21, 2005 updated by: Zhejiang University
Experimental data suggest that transplantation of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) attenuates monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension in rats and dogs. In addition, clinical studies suggest that autogolous progenitor cells transplantation is feasible and safe in patients with ischemic disease. This study will investigate the feasibility, safety, and initial clinical outcome of intravenous infusion of autologous EPCs in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

    • Zhejiang
      • Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310003
        • Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class II to III
  • a mean pulmonary artery pressure more than 30 mmHg on right heart catheterization
  • the ability to walk ≥50 m during a standardized 6-minute walk test.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pulmonary hypertension as a result of heart disease, pulmonary disease, sleep-associated disorders, chronic thromboembolic disease, autoimmune or collagen vascular disease, HIV infection, liver disease, NYHA functional class IV, major bleeding requiring blood transfusion, diabetes, renal dysfunction, and evidence for malignant diseases were excluded

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Study Chair: junzhu chen, MD, First affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 21, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 21, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

November 22, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 22, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 21, 2005

Last Verified

December 1, 2003

More Information

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