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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Single or Repeated Intravenous Administration of umbiliCAl Cord Mesenchymal sTrOmal Cells in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

University of Louisville - 18642 / CATO Study, Single or Repeated Intravenous Administration of umbiliCAl Cord Mesenchymal sTrOmal Cells in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Single or Repeated Intravenous Administration of umbiliCAl Cord Mesenchymal sTrOmal Cells in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (NCT06145035) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Ischemic Heart Disease, sponsored by Roberto Bolli. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a Phase IIA, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, multicenter study designed to assess the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UC MSCs), administered intravenously (IV) as a single dose or repeated doses, in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Ischemic Heart Disease and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 60 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Ischemic Heart Disease subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Be ≥ 21 and ≤ 85 years of age. 2. Have documented CAD (\> 70% lesion in at least 1 epicardial vessel) with evidence of myocardial injury, LV dysfunction, and clinical evidence of HF. 3. Have a "detectable" area of myocardial injury defined as ≥ 5% LV involvement (infarct volume) and any subendocardial involvement by MRI. 4. Have an EF ≤ 40% by MRI. 5. Be receiving guideline driven medical therapy for HF (beta blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors or ARBs, or ARNIs, aldosterone antagonists, hydralazine isosorbide, sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors) ) at stable, maximally tolerated doses for ≥ 1 month prior to consent. "Stable" is defined as stable dose with no changes for 30 days after last dose adjustment. For beta blockade "stable" is defined as no greater than a 50% reduction in dose or no more than a 100% increase in dose. 6. Have NYHA class I, II or III symptoms of HF (see Appendix A) 7. If a female of childbearing potential, be willing to use one form of birth control for the duration of the study and undergo a serum pregnancy test at baseline and within 36 hours prior to infusion Who Should NOT Join This Trial: ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be ≥ 21 and ≤ 85 years of age. 2. Have documented CAD (\> 70% lesion in at least 1 epicardial vessel) with evidence of myocardial injury, LV dysfunction, and clinical evidence of HF. 3. Have a "detectable" area of myocardial injury defined as ≥ 5% LV involvement (infarct volume) and any subendocardial involvement by MRI. 4. Have an EF ≤ 40% by MRI. 5. Be receiving guideline driven medical therapy for HF (beta blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors or ARBs, or ARNIs, aldosterone antagonists, hydralazine isosorbide, sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors) ) at stable, maximally tolerated doses for ≥ 1 month prior to consent. "Stable" is defined as stable dose with no changes for 30 days after last dose adjustment. For beta blockade "stable" is defined as no greater than a 50% reduction in dose or no more than a 100% increase in dose. 6. Have NYHA class I, II or III symptoms of HF (see Appendix A) 7. If a female of childbearing potential, be willing to use one form of birth control for the duration of the study and undergo a serum pregnancy test at baseline and within 36 hours prior to infusion Exclusion Criteria: 1. Indication for standard of care surgery (including valve surgery, placement of left ventricular assist device, or imminent heart transplantation), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedure, and/or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the treatment of ischemic and/or valvular heart disease. Subjects who require or undergo PCI should undergo these procedures a minimum of 3 months in advance of randomization. Subjects who require or undergo CABG should undergo these procedures a minimum of 3 months in advance of randomization. In addition, subjects who develop a need for revascularization following enrollment should undergo revascularization without delay. Indication for imminent heart transplantation is defined as a high likelihood of transplant prior to collection of the 12 month study endpoint. Candidates cannot be UNOS 1A or 1B, and they must have documented a low probability of being transplanted. 2. Severe valvular (any valve) insufficiency and/or regurgitation within 12 months of consent 3. History of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within 90 days of consent 4. Presence of a pacemaker and/or implantable cardiac device (ICD) generator with any of the following limitations/conditions: * manufactured before the year 2000 * leads implanted \< 6 weeks prior to consent * non transvenous epicardial or abandoned leads * subcutaneous ICDs (if not MRI compatible) * leadless pacemakers * any other condition that, in the judgment of device trained staff, would deem an MRI contraindicated 5. Pacemaker dependence with an ICD (Note: pacemaker dependent candidates without an ICD are not excluded) 6. A cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device implanted less than 3 months prior to consent. 7. Other MRI contraindications (e.g. patient body habitus incompatible with MRI) 8. An appropriate ICD firing or anti tachycardia pacing (ATP) for ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia within 30 days of consent 9. Ventricular tachycardia ≥ 20 consecutive beats without an ICD within 3 months of consent, or symptomatic Mobitz II or higher degree atrioventricular block without a functioning pacemaker within 3 months of consent 10. Evidence of active myocarditis 11. Baseline glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 35 ml/min/1.73m2 12. Blood glucose levels (HbA1c) \>10% 13. Hematologic abnormality evidenced by hematocrit \< 25%, white blood cell \< 2,500/ul or platelet count \< 100,000/ul 14. Liver dysfunction evidenced by enzymes (AST and ALT) ˃ 3 times the ULN. 15. HIV and/or active HBV or HCV 16. Known history of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin or streptomycin 17. Received gene or cell based therapy from any source within the previous 12 months. 18. History of malignancy within 2 years (i.e., subjects with prior malignancy must be disease free for 2 years), excluding basal cell carcinoma and cervical carcinoma in situ which have been definitively treated. 19. Condition that limits lifespan to \< 1 year 20. History of drug abuse (illegal "street" drugs except marijuana, or prescription medications not being used appropriately for a pre-existing medical condition) or alcohol abuse (≥ 5 drinks/day for ˃ 3 months), or documented medical, occupational, or legal problems arising from the use of alcohol or drugs within the past 12 months. 21. Participation in an investigational therapeutic or device trial within 30 days of consent 22. Cognitive or language barriers that prohibit obtaining informed consent or any study elements 23. Pregnancy or lactation or plans to become pregnant in the next 12 months. 24. Any other condition that, in the judgment of the Investigator or Sponsor, would impair enrollment, study product administration, or follow up.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UC-MSCs)

The study product will consist of 100 million UC-MSCs suspended in a final volume of 60 ml given at a rate of 3.3 million cells/min. The product will be infused into vein via intravenous line placed in the arm.

Locations (3)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida, United States
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Institute of Molecular Cardiology
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
The Texas Heart Institute Houston Texas
Houston, Texas, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06145035), the sponsor (Roberto Bolli), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06145035 clinical trial studying?

This is a Phase IIA, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, multicenter study designed to assess the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UC MSCs), administered intravenously (IV) as a single dose or repeated doses, in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06145035?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06145035?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06145035. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06145035. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.