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The Effect of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in Patients Undergoing LVAD Implantation
NCT01442129 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The main purpose of this research is to determine whether injecting mesenchymal precursor cells (MPC) into the heart during surgery to implant a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is safe. MPCs are normally present in human bone marrow, and have been shown to increase the development of blood vessels and new heart muscle cells in the heart. In addition, this research is being done to test whether injecting the MPCs into the heart is effective in improving heart function.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL MPC Intramyocardial injection
- BIOLOGICAL Control Solution
Study Locations (11)
New York
- Columbia University Medical Center — New York
- Montefiore Einstein Heart Center — The Bronx
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Cleveland
- Ohio State University — Columbus
Texas
- Baylor Research Institute — Dallas
- Texas Heart Institute — Houston
Florida
- University of Florida — Gainsville
Maryland
- University of Maryland — Baltimore
Minnesota
- Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation — Minneapolis
North Carolina
- Duke University — Durham
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01442129
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01442129 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Deborah Ascheim, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Heart Failure appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which MPC Intramyocardial injection is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01442129 reports 11 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include New York, Ohio, Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01442129 about?
NCT01442129 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in Patients Undergoing LVAD Implantation". The main purpose of this research is to determine whether injecting mesenchymal precursor cells (MPC) into the heart during surgery to implant a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is safe. MPCs are normally present in human bone marrow, and have been shown to increase the development of blood ves...
What is the current status of trial NCT01442129?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2012-04. Estimated completion is 2013-08.
What conditions does trial NCT01442129 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Dysfunction. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01442129?
The interventions under investigation include: MPC Intramyocardial injection (BIOLOGICAL), Control Solution (BIOLOGICAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01442129?
This trial is sponsored by Deborah Ascheim, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01442129 being conducted?
This trial has 11 study locations across Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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