Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisNCT04514952
Individual Patient Expanded Access IND of Autologous HBadMSCs for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A study testing HB-adMSCs in people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, run by Hope Biosciences Research Foundation at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The drug for this submission is Hope Biosciences' autologous, adipose-derived culture-expanded mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) for the treatment of a single patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- What is being tested?
- HB-adMSCs
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Expanded access
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Documented diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- Capable of giving informed consent (signed, verbal or assent as applicable and as listed in the protocol)
Who cannot join
- Other acute or chronic medical conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risks associated with study participation or HB-adMSCs administration.
- Any abnormal, inexplicable laboratory result that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risks associated with study participation or HB-adMSCs administration.
- Participation in other interventional research studies within the past 30 days.
- Unwillingness to return for follow-up visits.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
River Oaks Hospital and Clinics
Houston, Texas, 77027
About this study
The drug for this submission is Hope Biosciences' autologous, adipose-derived culture-expanded mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) for the treatment of a single patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Stem cells have become a promising tool for the treatment of inflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions, including autoimmune diseases, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Read the detailed description
Once the eligibility is confirmed, approximately 1-2 weeks after the screening visit, the subject will return for the baseline/first infusion visit. Subsequent treatments will occur 2 weeks apart for 18 weeks, for a total of 10 infusions. Follow-up visits will occur at 22 weeks, 26 weeks and 39 weeks. End of study visit will occur at 52 weeks.
Baseline/Infusion 1 Visit
- A verification of patient consent will be verbally performed and included in the progress note.
- Review of medical history, and concomitant medications.
- Physical exam + ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Weight measurement
- Blood samples will be collected for safety and efficacy assessments:
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Coagulation Panel
- Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-a)
- C- Reactive Protein (CRP)
- The HB-adMSCs will be administered and the patient closely observed:
- One intravenous infusion of HB-adMSCs (2x108 cells) to last 1 hour:
- Saline Solution.
- The subject will then be monitored for a minimum of 2hr after infusion as follows:
- Measure Vital signs at minute 0 of infusion.
- Measure Vital signs at minute 15 after IV infusion.
- Measure Vital Signs at minute 30 after IV infusion.
- Measure Vital signs at minute 60 after IV infusion.
- Measure Vital signs at minute 120 after IV infusion. (Vital signs will be recorded more frequently if clinically indicated).
- Adverse event monitoring
- 24 hrs. Telephone encounter. The subject will be contacted by telephone the following day after the infusion visit to determine if any adverse events have occurred.
- ALS-specific Quality of Life Survey-revised (ALSSQOL-R)
- A video recording will be made with the purpose to capture patient's overall status (gait, range of motion assessments, etc.).
One week following infusion, PI will perform an assessment to determine patient status and discuss any changes since previous infusion.
Infusion Visits Week 2,6,10,14 and 18
- Review and update medical history
- Update concomitant medications list
- Weight measurement
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Physical examination + ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- The HB-adMSCs will be administered and the patient closely observed:
- One intravenous infusion of HB-adMSCs (2x108 cells) to last 1 hour:
- Saline Solution.
- Adverse event monitoring
- 24 hrs. Telephone encounter. The subject will be contacted by telephone the following day after the infusion visit to determine if any adverse events have occurred.
Infusion Visits Week 4, 8, 12, and 16
- Review and update medical history
- Update concomitant medications list
- Weight measurement
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Physical examination and ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- Blood samples will be collected for safety and efficacy assessments:
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Coagulation Panel
- Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-a)
- C - Reactive Protein
- The HB-adMSCs will be administered and the patient closely observed:
- One intravenous infusion of HB-adMSCs (2x108 cells) to last 1 hour:
- Saline Solution.
- ALS-specific Quality of Life Survey-revised (ALSSQOL-R)
- Adverse event monitoring
- 24 hrs. Telephone encounter. The subject will be contacted by telephone the following day after the infusion visit to determine if any adverse events have occurred.
Follow-Up Visit Week 22
- You will be asked about your current health and medical history (if any changes since last study visit or telephone call).
- You will be asked if there was any change in the medication list you have previously provided (Concomitant medication list).
- Your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, oxygen saturation and weight will be measured.
- The doctor will perform a physical examination driven by the signs and/or symptoms you experience, if any.
- The doctor will perform tests including the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) to measure the symptoms of ALS Disease on how you are able to perform.
- You will be asked to complete the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life-Revised (ALSSQOL-R) questionnaire to assess the impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on your quality of life.
- You will be reminded to stay on your stable regimen of treatment throughout the study
Follow-Up Visit Week 26
- You will be asked about your current health and medical history.
- You will be asked about the medicines that you have taken and are currently taking for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and for other health issues.
- Your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, and weight will be measured.
- The doctor will perform a complete physical examination.
- The doctor will perform tests including the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) to measure the symptoms of ALS Disease on how you are able to perform.
- You will be asked to complete the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life-Revised (ALSSQOL-R) questionnaire to assess the impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on your quality of life.
- Laboratory test will be done. Your blood will be tested to measure your overall health and efficacy markers (TNF-a, IL-6, IL-2 and C - Reactive Protein).
- You will be given an order for a Chest X ray (PA single view) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging to be performed. If within 7 days of the End of study visit you have undergone any or both, such reports would suffice this requirement.
- An Electrocardiogram (ECG) will be performed to evaluate cardiac function.
- An Electromyogram (EMG) will be performed to evaluate neuromuscular function.
- A video documenting of yourself walking and sitting will be performed.
Follow-Up Visit Week 39
- You will be asked about your current health and medical history (if any changes since last study visit or telephone call).
- You will be asked if there was any change in the medication list you have previously provided (Concomitant medication list).
- Your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, oxygen saturation and weight will be measured.
- The doctor will perform a physical examination driven by the signs and/or symptoms you experience, if any.
- Laboratory test will be done. Your blood will be tested to measure your overall health and efficacy markers (TNF-a, IL-6, IL-2 and C - Reactive Protein).
- The doctor will perform tests including the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) to measure the symptoms of ALS Disease on how you are able to perform.
- You will be asked to complete the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life-Revised (ALSSQOL-R) questionnaire to assess the impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on your quality of life.
- You will be reminded to stay on your stable regimen of treatment throughout the study
End of Study Visit Week 52
- Review and update medical history
- Review and update concomitant medications list
- Weight measurement
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Physical examination + ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- Blood samples will be collected for safety and efficacy assessments:
- Hematology
- Coagulation Panel
- Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-a)
- C - Reactive Protein
- ALS-specific Quality of Life Survey-revised (ALSSQOL-R)
- Chest X-Ray (PA single view)
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Adverse event monitoring
- A video recording will be made with the purpose to capture patient's overall status (gait, range of motion assessments, etc.).
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Being tested
- HB-adMSCs
- Keywords
- Neurodegenerative, MSCs, Stem cells, Sclerosis, ALS, Amyotrophic
- Medical subject headings
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Sclerosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
HB-adMSCsBiological
Hope Biosciences autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Aug 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Expanded access
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hope Biosciences Research Foundation
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Rajiv Thakur, MD, Principal investigator, River Oaks Hospital and Clinics
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04514952
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HBALS01
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Aug 2020
- Last updated
- 29 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Individual Patient Expanded Access IND of Autologous HBadMSCs for the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04514952
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HBALS01
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Keywords
- Neurodegenerative, MSCs, Stem cells, Sclerosis, ALS, Amyotrophic
- Study type
- Expanded access
- Recruitment status
- No Longer Available
- Lead sponsor
- Hope Biosciences Research FoundationIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- First posted
- 17 Aug 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The drug for this submission is Hope Biosciences' autologous, adipose-derived culture-expanded mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) for the treatment of a single patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Stem cells have become a promising tool for the treatment of inflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions, including autoimmune diseases, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Detailed description
Once the eligibility is confirmed, approximately 1-2 weeks after the screening visit, the subject will return for the baseline/first infusion visit. Subsequent treatments will occur 2 weeks apart for 18 weeks, for a total of 10 infusions. Follow-up visits will occur at 22 weeks, 26 weeks and 39 weeks. End of study visit will occur at 52 weeks.
Baseline/Infusion 1 Visit
- A verification of patient consent will be verbally performed and included in the progress note.
- Review of medical history, and concomitant medications.
- Physical exam + ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Weight measurement
- Blood samples will be collected for safety and efficacy assessments:
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Coagulation Panel
- Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-a)
- C- Reactive Protein (CRP)
- The HB-adMSCs will be administered and the patient closely observed:
- One intravenous infusion of HB-adMSCs (2x108 cells) to last 1 hour:
- Saline Solution.
- The subject will then be monitored for a minimum of 2hr after infusion as follows:
- Measure Vital signs at minute 0 of infusion.
- Measure Vital signs at minute 15 after IV infusion.
- Measure Vital Signs at minute 30 after IV infusion.
- Measure Vital signs at minute 60 after IV infusion.
- Measure Vital signs at minute 120 after IV infusion. (Vital signs will be recorded more frequently if clinically indicated).
- Adverse event monitoring
- 24 hrs. Telephone encounter. The subject will be contacted by telephone the following day after the infusion visit to determine if any adverse events have occurred.
- ALS-specific Quality of Life Survey-revised (ALSSQOL-R)
- A video recording will be made with the purpose to capture patient's overall status (gait, range of motion assessments, etc.).
One week following infusion, PI will perform an assessment to determine patient status and discuss any changes since previous infusion.
Infusion Visits Week 2,6,10,14 and 18
- Review and update medical history
- Update concomitant medications list
- Weight measurement
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Physical examination + ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- The HB-adMSCs will be administered and the patient closely observed:
- One intravenous infusion of HB-adMSCs (2x108 cells) to last 1 hour:
- Saline Solution.
- Adverse event monitoring
- 24 hrs. Telephone encounter. The subject will be contacted by telephone the following day after the infusion visit to determine if any adverse events have occurred.
Infusion Visits Week 4, 8, 12, and 16
- Review and update medical history
- Update concomitant medications list
- Weight measurement
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Physical examination and ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- Blood samples will be collected for safety and efficacy assessments:
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Coagulation Panel
- Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-a)
- C - Reactive Protein
- The HB-adMSCs will be administered and the patient closely observed:
- One intravenous infusion of HB-adMSCs (2x108 cells) to last 1 hour:
- Saline Solution.
- ALS-specific Quality of Life Survey-revised (ALSSQOL-R)
- Adverse event monitoring
- 24 hrs. Telephone encounter. The subject will be contacted by telephone the following day after the infusion visit to determine if any adverse events have occurred.
Follow-Up Visit Week 22
- You will be asked about your current health and medical history (if any changes since last study visit or telephone call).
- You will be asked if there was any change in the medication list you have previously provided (Concomitant medication list).
- Your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, oxygen saturation and weight will be measured.
- The doctor will perform a physical examination driven by the signs and/or symptoms you experience, if any.
- The doctor will perform tests including the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) to measure the symptoms of ALS Disease on how you are able to perform.
- You will be asked to complete the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life-Revised (ALSSQOL-R) questionnaire to assess the impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on your quality of life.
- You will be reminded to stay on your stable regimen of treatment throughout the study
Follow-Up Visit Week 26
- You will be asked about your current health and medical history.
- You will be asked about the medicines that you have taken and are currently taking for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and for other health issues.
- Your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, and weight will be measured.
- The doctor will perform a complete physical examination.
- The doctor will perform tests including the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) to measure the symptoms of ALS Disease on how you are able to perform.
- You will be asked to complete the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life-Revised (ALSSQOL-R) questionnaire to assess the impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on your quality of life.
- Laboratory test will be done. Your blood will be tested to measure your overall health and efficacy markers (TNF-a, IL-6, IL-2 and C - Reactive Protein).
- You will be given an order for a Chest X ray (PA single view) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging to be performed. If within 7 days of the End of study visit you have undergone any or both, such reports would suffice this requirement.
- An Electrocardiogram (ECG) will be performed to evaluate cardiac function.
- An Electromyogram (EMG) will be performed to evaluate neuromuscular function.
- A video documenting of yourself walking and sitting will be performed.
Follow-Up Visit Week 39
- You will be asked about your current health and medical history (if any changes since last study visit or telephone call).
- You will be asked if there was any change in the medication list you have previously provided (Concomitant medication list).
- Your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, oxygen saturation and weight will be measured.
- The doctor will perform a physical examination driven by the signs and/or symptoms you experience, if any.
- Laboratory test will be done. Your blood will be tested to measure your overall health and efficacy markers (TNF-a, IL-6, IL-2 and C - Reactive Protein).
- The doctor will perform tests including the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) to measure the symptoms of ALS Disease on how you are able to perform.
- You will be asked to complete the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life-Revised (ALSSQOL-R) questionnaire to assess the impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on your quality of life.
- You will be reminded to stay on your stable regimen of treatment throughout the study
End of Study Visit Week 52
- Review and update medical history
- Review and update concomitant medications list
- Weight measurement
- Vital signs (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respirations, Temp., SpO2)
- Physical examination + ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R)
- Blood samples will be collected for safety and efficacy assessments:
- Hematology
- Coagulation Panel
- Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-a)
- C - Reactive Protein
- ALS-specific Quality of Life Survey-revised (ALSSQOL-R)
- Chest X-Ray (PA single view)
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Adverse event monitoring
- A video recording will be made with the purpose to capture patient's overall status (gait, range of motion assessments, etc.).
Study design
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Documented diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- Capable of giving informed consent (signed, verbal or assent as applicable and as listed in the protocol)
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Other acute or chronic medical conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risks associated with study participation or HB-adMSCs administration.
- Any abnormal, inexplicable laboratory result that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risks associated with study participation or HB-adMSCs administration.
- Participation in other interventional research studies within the past 30 days.
- Unwillingness to return for follow-up visits.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| HB-adMSCsHope Biosciences autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells | Biological | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Sep 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rajiv Thakur, MD principal investigator
River Oaks Hospital and Clinics
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing HB-adMSCs in people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, run by Hope Biosciences Research Foundation at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Sep 2025.