๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-11

Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Adaptive Design Trial Of Intrathecally Administered Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells In Multiple System Atrophy (NCT05167721)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare, rapidly progressive, and invariably fatal neurological condition characterized by autonomic failure, parkinsonism, and/or ataxia. There is no available treatment to slow or halt disease progression. The purpose of this study is to assess optimal dosing frequency, effectiveness and safety of adipose-derived autologous mesenchymal stem cells delivered into the spinal fluid of patients with MSA. Funding source: FDA Office of Orphan Product Development (OOPD), Mayo Clinic Executive Dean for Research Transformational Award, Mayo Clinic Regenerative Medicine, and Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Mayo Clinic โ€” Rochester, Minnesota

Age range: 30 Years to 70 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Mayo Clinic โ€” Rochester, Minnesota

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (800) 664-4580

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—