๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-27

Efficacy of Topical Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Secretome for Ocular Surface Disease (NCT06919081)

Phase II Study of the Efficacy of Topical Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Secretome for Ocular Surface Disease

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago

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

In this phase II randomized double-masked clinical trials, subjects with non-resolving corneal epithelial disease/defect (i.e., refractory to standard treatments for at least two weeks) will receive 8 weeks treatment of topical mesenchymal stem cell secretome or vehicle, with continued follow-up for up to Day 70.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years

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)

  • University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 996-8937

Email: adjalili@uic.edu

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.
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