NCT04011020 · Throne Biotechnologies Inc.
Clinical Application of Stem Cell Educator Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes
What this study is about
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a T cell-mediated autoimmune disease that causes a deficit of pancreatic islet beta cells. Millions of individuals worldwide have T1D, and incidence increases annually. Several recent clinical trials point to the need for an approach that produces comprehensive immune modulation at both the local pancreatic and systemic levels.
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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a T cell-mediated autoimmune disease that causes a deficit of pancreatic islet beta cells. Millions of individuals worldwide have T1D, and incidence increases annually. Several recent clinical trials point to the need for an approach that produces comprehensive immune modulation at both the local pancreatic and systemic levels.
Interventions
COMBINATION_PRODUCT
Stem Cell Educator therapy
Patients with T1D will be evaluated by the study principal investigator or sub-investigators. Informed consent will be obtained at the initial screen meeting. Subjects who meet all criteria will be scheduled for treatment. All enrolled subjects will receive treatment with the Stem Cell Educator (SCE) therapy consisting of a single session of mononuclear cells (MNC) collection by apheresis where peripheral blood will be processed on day 1. The MNC product will then be exposed overnight to the SCE and on day 2 the product Gleukocell will be infused intravenously back to the patient.
Primary outcome measures
Change in fasting C-peptide levels
Time frame: 3 month
Change in fasting C-peptide levels at Month 3
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Adult patients ( 14 years) 2. Must have a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus based on the 2015 American Diabetes Association criteria for the Clarification and Diagnosis of diabetes. 3. Must have a blood test confirming the presence of at least one autoantibody to pancreatic islet Cells (IAA, IA2, GAD 65, ZnT8). 4. Fasting C-peptide level \> 0.3 ng/ml 5. HbA1C \< 10% at enrollment 6. Recent diagnosis (within two years of enrollment) 7. Adequate venous access for apheresis 8. Must be equipped with a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) 9. Ability to provide informed consent 10. For female patients only, willingness to use FDA-recommended birth control (http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/FreePublications/UCM356451.pdf) until 6 months post treatment. 11. Must agree to comply with all study requirements and be willing to complete all study visits
Exclusion criteria
- AST or ALT 2 \> x upper limit of normal. 2. Abnormal biliru
Where
- Paramus, New Jersey
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Oct 5, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations