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Stem Cells for Erectile Dysfunction Post RALP

A Phase 1/2 interventional study of Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) at the doctor's office and Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) in the OR in Erectile Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer, sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute. Recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to male participants aged 40 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-10.

Sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
40 Years to 70 Years
Sex
Male
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Study summary

This is a phase 1/2 single center, pilot study to assess safety and efficacy of allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) and to evaluate the timing and combination effects of active treatment versus placebo in promoting the recovery of erectile function in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy (RALP) of localized prostate cancer.

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This is a prospective, single-center, double blind, four-arm, pilot study to evaluate safety and effectiveness of allogeneic stem cells promoting the recovery of erectile function in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy (RALP) of localized prostate cancer.

All participants will be assessed for eligibility Participants will be randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to Arm 1, Arm 2, Arm 3 or Arm 4 using a validated system that automates the random assignment of participant numbers to randomization numbers.

Study participants will be randomized to receive either:

Arm 1 2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCCs locally injected into the corpora cavernosa of the penis and along the right and left neurovascular bundle of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus Placebo via IV in clinic at week 12.

Arm 2 Placebo locally injected into the corpora cavernosa of the penis and along the right and left neurovascular bundle of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus 2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCs via IV in clinic at week 12.

Arm 3 2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCs locally injected into the corpora cavernosa of the penis and along the right and left neurovascular bundle of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus 2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCs via IV in clinic at week 12.

Arm 4 Placebo locally injected into the corpora cavernosa of the penis and along the right and left neurovascular bundle of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus Placebo via IV in clinic at week 12.

Study Medication:

  1. Stem cells locally injected in the penis: subjects will receive 1.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCs injection into the corpora cavernosa of the penis and 5.0x10⁷ HB-adMSCs along the right neurovascular bundle and 5.0x10⁷ HB-adMSCs along the left neurovascular bundle during surgery in the Operating Room (OR)
  2. Stem cells delivered intravenous: Subject will receive 2.00x10⁸ HB-adMSCs IV at the doctor's office.

The treatment duration will be 2 cycles. Treatment will be administered on Week 1 (in the OR) and on week 12 in the Urology Clinic.

The study duration will be 24 weeks post-surgery.

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Conditions studied

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Prostate Cancer
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
40 Years to 70 Years
Sexes eligible
Male
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Patients scheduled for RALP with Dr. B. Miles at Houston Methodist.
  2. Men aged between 40 and 70 (inclusive) years old
  3. Localized prostate cancer: Clinical stage T1-T2, N0, M0
  4. Gleason score \< 7
  5. Pre-op IIEF-5 >20 (Appendix A)
  6. Testosterone serum: > 300ng/dl with normal Free Testosterone
  7. Life expectancy of at least 10 years
  8. Performance status of ≤ 2 (Zubrod scale). (Appendix B)
  9. Patients must sign an informed consent indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of the study, in keeping with the policies of the institution
  10. Patient is willing to attempt intercourse at least 5 times per month following urinary control after surgery
  11. Supportive partner willing to complete sexual survey questionnaire (Appendix D)
  12. PDE5 inhibitors like sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil and avanafil are permitted pre and post-surgery if participant was taking this for ED at least 6 months before surgery.
  13. Patient need cardiac clearance by the cardiologist

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Penile anatomical abnormalities (Peyronie's disease)
  2. Hypogonadism
  3. Any medication used for androgen ablation (e.g., LHRH agonist or antagonist, anti-androgens, etc.)
  4. Patients with AST levels above 40U/L ; ALT levels above 33 U/L and Glucose levels above 180 mg/dl and psychiatric disorders that require medication
  5. Previous or current hormonal treatment, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or another investigational drug.
  6. Any previous penile implant or penile vascular surgery
  7. Injections of Trimix (combination of alprostadil, papaverine and phentolamine) pre and post-surgery .

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Study design

Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Factorial assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    1: allogeneic adipose-derived mesnchymal stem cells plus saline solution

    2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCCs locally injected into the corpora cavernosa of the penis and along the right and left neurovascular bundle of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus Placebo via IV in clinic at week 12.

    Drug: Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) in the OR · Drug: Placebo in clinic

  • Experimental
    2: Placebo plus allogeneic adipose-derived mesnchymal stem cells

    4 cc of saline solution in the corpora cavernosa of the penis and 4 cc of saline solution along the right and left neurovascular bundles of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus 2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCs via IV in clinic at week 12.

    Drug: Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) at the doctor's office · Drug: Placebo in the OR

  • Experimental
    3: allogeneic adipose-derived mesnchymal stem cells intra op and at week 12 in clinic

    2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCs locally injected into the corpora cavernosa of the penis and along the right and left neurovascular bundle of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus 2.00x 10⁸ HB-adMSCs via IV in clinic at week 12.

    Drug: Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) at the doctor's office · Drug: Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) in the OR

  • Placebo comparator
    4: placebo plus placebo

    4 cc of saline solution in the corpora cavernosa of the penis and 4 cc of saline solution along the right and left neurovascular bundles of the penis in the OR at week 1 plus saline solutin via IV in clinic at week 12.

    Drug: Placebo in the OR · Drug: Placebo in clinic

Interventions

  • DrugAllogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) at the doctor's office

    2.00x10⁸ HB-adMSCs IV at the doctor's office.

    Also known as: HB-adMSCs

  • DrugAllogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) in the OR

    100 million stem cells (1.00x10⁸ HB-adMSCs) in the corpora cavernosa of the penis suspended in a 4 cc of sterile saline. 50 million stem cells (5.0x 10⁷ HB-adMSCs) along the right neurovascular bundle and 50 million cell (5.0x 10⁷ HB-adMSCs) along the left neurovascular bundle of the penis suspended in a 4 cc of sterile saline during the surgery

    Also known as: HB-adMSCs

  • DrugPlacebo in the OR

    4 cc of saline solution in the corpora cavernosa of the penis and 4 cc of saline solution along the right and left neurovascular bundles of the penis during the surgery .

    Also known as: Saline solution in the OR

  • DrugPlacebo in clinic

    30 mL syringe of the product should be mixed into a 250cc bag of sodium chloride solution 0.9% for infusion. should be administered intravenously, with a dosing rate of 4-5mL/min.

    Also known as: Saline solution in clinic

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in erectile function by IIEF

    IIEF-5 is a tool to asses erectile dysfunction base on five questions about confidence, hardness, maintenance and satisfaction of erections. Score: 1 to 25.

    Time frame: from baseline to 6 months post treatment

  2. Change in erectile function by Epic 26

    This questionnaire is designated to measure Quality of Life issues.Clinical relevance (\>12 points) for sexual function domain score as measured by EPIC-26.

    Time frame: from baseline to 6 months post treatment

  3. Number of Participants With Severe Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Treatment-Related AEs, Deaths, Discontinuation of Study Drug Due to AEs, Immune-Related Adverse Events (irAE)

    AE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization. Treatment-related=having certain, probable, possible or missing relationship to study drug. Death=during study and up to 70 days after last dose. IrAEs=AEs potentially associated with inflammation and considered to be causally related to study drug

    Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in urinary function

    This questionnaire is designated to measure Quality of Life issues.Clinically relevant (≥9 points) difference in the EPIC-26 urinary incontinence domain score

    Time frame: from baseline to 6 months post treatment

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Houston Methodist
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
    Recruiting
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07048314
Lead sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Responsible party
Brian Miles (MD, The Methodist Hospital Research Institute) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jul 2, 2025
Start date
Jul 7, 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Jun 30, 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Jul 10, 2026

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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