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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT07372989

NCT07372989 Nebulized Human Amniotic Fluid in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease

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NCT ID NCT07372989
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Maule Stem Cell Research Institute, Inc.
Condition Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2026-02
Primary Completion 2027-06-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Matrix

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2026-02 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-01.

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Brief Summary

This is a Phase I, pilot clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and exploratory efficacy of nebulized diluted amniotic fluid, Matrix (HAF-Matrix) in adults with interstitial lung disease (ILD). ILDs are progressive fibrotic disorders characterized by aberrant wound-healing responses, chronic inflammation, and dysregulated fibroblast activation, ultimately leading to impaired gas exchange and respiratory failure. Current treatments, such as antifibrotic agents (pirfenidone and nintedanib), slow disease progression but do not reverse existing fibrosis or restore lung function. This pilot study will generate critical safety and preliminary efficacy data to inform future larger-scale trials and optimize dosing strategies for nebulized HAF-based therapeutics in ILD.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: In order to participate in this study, a patient MUST: * Provide written informed consent. * Subjects age \> 40 and \< 90 years at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form. * Have a clinical diagnosis of ILD prior to screening in accordance with the guidelines of the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society. * FVC ≥ 45% predicted and DLCO ≥30% (corrected for hemoglobin but not alveolar volume). * Resting SpO₂ ≥ 92% on ≤ 3 L/min O₂. * RVSP \< 50 mmHg, as documented by Doppler echo or right heart catheterization. * Female subjects must be surgically sterile or post-menopausal (\>1 year). Exclusion Criteria: In order to participate in this study, a patient MUST NOT: * CT and/or surgical lung biopsy results inconsistent with the diagnosis of IPF. * Inability to perform any of the assessments required for endpoint analysis (report safety or tolerability concerns, perform PFTs or CT, undergo blood draws, read and respond to questionnaires.) * Currently receiving (or received within four weeks of screening) any medication, treatment, or experimental agents for the treatment of ILD, except for patients receiving non-drug therapies will include oxygen saturation therapy (oxygen supplementation) and pulmonary rehabilitation. * Active listing (or expected future listing) for transplant of any organ. * Clinically important abnormal screening laboratory values, including but not limited to: hemoglobin \<8 g/dl, white blood cell count \<3000/mm3, platelets \<80,000/mm3, INR \> 1.5, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, or alkaline phosphatase \> 2 times upper limit of normal, total bilirubin \> 1.5 mg/dl. * Serious comorbid illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise the safety or compliance of the patient or preclude successful completion of the study. Including, but not limited to: HIV, advanced liver or renal failure, class III/IV congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or cardiac revascularization within the last six months, or severe obstructive ventilatory defect. * Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise the safety or compliance of the patient or preclude successful completion of the study. * Be an organ transplant recipient. * Have a clinical history of malignancy within 2.5 years (i.e., patients with prior malignancy must be disease free for 2.5 years), except curatively treated basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or cervical carcinoma. * Have a non-pulmonary condition that limits lifespan to \< 1 year. * Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse within the past 24 months. * Be serum positive for HIV, hepatitis BsAg or Viremic hepatitis C. * Be currently participating (or participated within the previous 30 days) in an investigational therapeutic or device trial. * Be a female who is pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing potential while not practicing effective contraceptive methods. Female patients must undergo a blood or urine pregnancy test at screening and within 36 hours prior to injection. * Female subjects must have an FSH \< 25.8 IU/L * Subject with hypersensitivity to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) * Saturated oxygen (SpO2 of \< 93% (room air \[sea level\] at rest). SpO2 of \< 88% (room air \[\>5,000 feet above sea level (1524 meters) at rest).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kendra Hekter

✉ kendra@mauleresearch.org

📞 941-949-2474

Principal Investigator

Cynthia S. Maule, M.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Maule Stem Cell Research Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07372989 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Lung Diseases, Interstitial. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07372989 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT07372989 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07372989 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kendra@mauleresearch.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07372989 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Venice, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07372989 clinical trial?

NCT07372989 is sponsored by Maule Stem Cell Research Institute, Inc.. The principal investigator is Cynthia S. Maule, M.D. at Maule Stem Cell Research Institute. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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