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Enrolling by invitationNCT07521384MuSE-INSIGHTUpdated Apr 9, 2026

Real World Outcomes of Intranasal MuSE Exosomes and Stem Cells in Neurological Regenerative Therapy

An observational study in Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, sponsored by Healing Hope International. Enrolling by invitation at 1 site in Mexico. Open to participants aged 4 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-09.

Sponsored by Healing Hope International · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
36
Ages
4 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This prospective observational study collects real world data on participants receiving regenerative therapies administered internationally and delivered intranasally via the Kurve Therapeutics ViaNase device. The study does not assign treatment. Participants are enrolled after receiving, or electing to receive, therapy as part of routine clinical care outside the study.

Participants are observed in one of three cohorts based on the therapy received: MuSE cell derived exosomes, MuSE stem cells, or combination therapy. The objective is to evaluate safety, tolerability, and changes in inflammatory biomarkers and clinical outcomes over time in a real world setting. The study also evaluates changes in inflammatory biomarkers, including serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), to better understand the biological effects of these therapies.

Read the detailed description

This is a prospective, multi cohort observational study designed to collect real world data on participants receiving regenerative therapies administered outside the study protocol and delivered intranasally via the Kurve Therapeutics ViaNase device.

The study does not assign interventions. Participants are enrolled after treatment decisions have been made by the treating clinician and patient as part of routine clinical care in international settings. Participants are categorized into observational cohorts based on the therapy received.

The study includes the following cohorts:

Cohort 1: Participants receiving 100 billion MuSE cell-derived exosomes administered intranasally via the ViaNase device Cohort 2: Participants receiving 50 million MuSE stem cells administered intranasally via the ViaNase device Cohort 3: Participants receiving combination therapy consisting of 100 billion MuSE cell-derived exosomes and 50 million MuSE stem cells administered intranasally via the ViaNase device

Dosing and treatment regimens are determined by the treating clinician and may vary based on individual patient factors and clinical protocols.

The primary objective is to characterize safety, tolerability, and changes in inflammatory biomarkers in a real world setting. Secondary objectives include evaluating trends in clinical outcomes, functional status, neurologic symptoms, and quality of life over time.

A key objective of this study is to evaluate changes in inflammatory biomarkers, including serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), measured at baseline and follow-up intervals. These biomarkers are used to explore the potential biological effects of intranasally delivered MuSE-derived therapies across treatment cohorts.

Data will be collected prospectively at baseline and predefined follow-up intervals, including approximately 1 month and 3 months post-treatment, using a combination of patient-reported outcomes, caregiver assessments, laboratory measurements, and available clinical documentation. Outcomes may include changes in functional performance, symptom burden, healthcare utilization, and biomarker levels.

This observational design enables the systematic collection of real-world evidence associated with internationally delivered regenerative therapies while maintaining separation between clinical care and research data collection.

Findings from this study may inform future controlled clinical trials and support hypothesis generation for regenerative medicine approaches targeting inflammatory and neurologic conditions.

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Conditions studied

  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
  • Neurologic Disorders
  • MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
  • Alzheimer Dementia (AD)
  • Parkinson Disease (PD)
  • Stroke
  • Autism

Keywords

  • MuSE stem cells
  • MuSE cell-derived exosomes
  • Intranasal delivery
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
  • Neurologic Disorders
  • Real-world evidence
  • Stem cell therapy
  • Exosome therapy
  • Neuroregeneration
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Kurve Therapeutics
  • ViaNase
  • HIE
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • stroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Alzheimers Dementia
  • Parkinson Disease
  • Autism
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In context

Brain Injuries, Traumatic

1,721 studies on the registry are indexed under Brain Injuries, Traumatic; 447 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 36 is below the median of 117 across 557 observational studies indexed under Brain Injuries, Traumatic.

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Lead sponsor

Healing Hope International is the lead sponsor of 6 studies on the registry; 6 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
4 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

This study includes pediatric and adult participants with neurologic conditions receiving intranasal regenerative therapies administered outside the study protocol. Participants are enrolled into observational cohorts based on treatment type and followed prospectively to evaluate changes in inflammatory biomarkers, including TNF-α, as well as safety and clinical outcomes over time.

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Inclusion criteria

  • Participant has a documented diagnosis of a neurologic condition, including but not limited to: traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, stroke, or other neurologic disorders
  • Participant has received or is scheduled to receive intranasal therapy using MuSE cell-derived exosomes, MuSE stem cells, or combination therapy administered via the Kurve Therapeutics ViaNase system as part of clinical care outside the study protocol
  • Baseline serum TNF-α measurement is available or can be obtained prior to treatment
  • Participant or legally authorized representative is able to provide
  • Willingness to participate in follow-up assessments, including laboratory and clinical outcome measures
  • Stable clinical status for at least 2 weeks prior to baseline assessment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active systemic infection at the time of enrollment
  • Use of systemic or biologic anti-inflammatory therapies that may significantly alter TNF-α levels within 30 days prior to baseline measurement
  • Inability to obtain baseline or follow-up TNF-α measurements
  • Incomplete documentation of treatment type, dose, or administration method
  • Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with interpretation of study outcomes
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(2)

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Informed consent

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You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.

Immunosuppression

A weakened immune system. It can come from an illness, such as HIV or some blood cancers, or from medicines that turn the immune system down, for example after an organ transplant or for an autoimmune disease; steroids at higher doses count.

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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
36 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • MuSE Cell Derived Exosomes

    Participants in this observational cohort receive MuSE cell derived exosomes administered intranasally via the Kurve Therapeutics ViaNase system as part of routine clinical care outside the study protocol. The study does not assign treatment. Participants are followed prospectively to evaluate safety and tolerability and to assess changes in serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) as a biomarker of systemic inflammation. Exploratory outcomes include changes in neurologic function, symptom burden, and health-related quality of life over time.

  • MuSE Stem Cells

    Participants in this observational cohort receive MuSE stem cells administered intranasally via the Kurve Therapeutics ViaNase system as part of routine clinical care outside the study protocol. The study does not assign treatment. Participants are followed prospectively to evaluate safety and tolerability and to assess changes in serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) as a biomarker of systemic inflammation. Exploratory outcomes include changes in neurologic function, symptom burden, and health-related quality of life over time.

  • Combination MuSE Exosomes Plus MuSE Stem Cells

    Participants in this observational cohort receive combination therapy consisting of MuSE cell derived exosomes and MuSE stem cells administered intranasally via the Kurve Therapeutics ViaNase system as part of routine clinical care outside the study protocol. The study does not assign treatment. Participants are followed prospectively to evaluate safety and tolerability and to assess changes in serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) as a biomarker of systemic inflammation. Exploratory outcomes include changes in neurologic function, symptom burden, and health-related quality of life over time.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) From Baseline to 1 Month

    Serum TNF-α concentration in pg/mL measured at baseline before treatment and at 1 month after treatment; analyzed as absolute and percent change from baseline within and across treatment cohorts.

    Time frame: Baseline to 1 Month

  2. Incidence of Adverse Events

    Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events after intranasal administration, categorized by seriousness, severity, and relationship to treatment as assessed from available clinical documentation.

    Time frame: Baseline to 6 Months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Serum TNF-α From Baseline to 3 Months

    Change in serum TNF-α concentration from baseline to 3 months following intranasal therapy, analyzed by treatment cohort.

    Time frame: Baseline to 3 Months

  2. Caregiver or Participant Global Impression of Change

    Caregiver- or participant-reported overall change in condition compared with baseline using a 7 point global impression of change scale.

    Time frame: Baseline to 3 Months

  3. Change in Health Related Quality of Life

    Change in health related quality of life from baseline using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) for pediatric participants or a comparable age appropriate quality of life instrument for adult participants.

    Time frame: Baseline to 3 Months

  4. Change in Diagnosis Specific Functional Outcome Measures

    Change from baseline in diagnosis appropriate validated functional measures, including GMFM-66 for cerebral palsy, GOSE for traumatic brain injury, modified Rankin Scale for stroke, and other predefined condition-specific instruments where applicable.

    Time frame: Baseline to 3 Months

Other outcomes

  1. Change in Gross Motor Function Measure-66 Score in Participants With Cerebral Palsy

    Gross motor function will be assessed in participants with cerebral palsy using the GMFM-66. Items are scored on a 4-point ordinal scale and summarized as a total score; higher scores indicate better gross motor function.

    Time frame: Baseline to 3 Months

  2. Change in Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended Score in Participants With Traumatic Brain Injury

    Global disability and recovery will be assessed using the Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended, an 8-level ordinal scale in which higher scores indicate better recovery.

    Time frame: Baseline to 3 Months

  3. Change in Modified Rankin Scale Score in Participants With Stroke

    Global disability will be assessed using the modified Rankin Scale, a 0 to 6 ordinal scale in which lower scores indicate less disability.

    Time frame: Baseline to 3 Months

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Study locations

1 site
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References and documents

Publications

  • Lu Z, Ren S, Wang B, Shao L, Zhang Y, Wu H, Mu X, Wang Z. Intranasally administered muse cells attenuate neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease. J Transl Med. 2025 Dec 24;23(1):1421. doi: 10.1186/s12967-025-07401-6. PubMed 41444595 ↗
  • Perone MJ, Gimeno ML, Fuertes F. Immunomodulatory Properties and Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Muse Cells Administration in Diabetes. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2018;1103:115-129. doi: 10.1007/978-4-431-56847-6_6. PubMed 30484226 ↗
  • Yamada Y, Minatoguchi S, Baba S, Shibata S, Takashima S, Wakao S, Okura H, Dezawa M, Minatoguchi S. Human Muse cells reduce myocardial infarct size and improve cardiac function without causing arrythmias in a swine model of acute myocardial infarction. PLoS One. 2022 Mar 24;17(3):e0265347. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265347. eCollection 2022. PubMed 35324926 ↗
  • Uchida H, Niizuma K, Kushida Y, Wakao S, Tominaga T, Borlongan CV, Dezawa M. Human Muse Cells Reconstruct Neuronal Circuitry in Subacute Lacunar Stroke Model. Stroke. 2017 Feb;48(2):428-435. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.014950. Epub 2016 Dec 20. PubMed 27999136 ↗
  • Nagaoki T, Kumagai G, Nitobe Y, Sasaki A, Fujita T, Fukutoku T, Saruta K, Tsukuda M, Asari T, Wada K, Dezawa M, Ishibashi Y. Comparison of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Mouse Adipose- and Bone-Marrow-Derived Multilineage-Differentiating Stress-Enduring Cells in Acute-Phase Spinal Cord Injury. J Neurotrauma. 2023 Dec;40(23-24):2596-2609. doi: 10.1089/neu.2022.0470. Epub 2023 May 16. PubMed 37051701 ↗
  • Park YJ, Niizuma K, Mokin M, Dezawa M, Borlongan CV. Cell-Based Therapy for Stroke: Musing With Muse Cells. Stroke. 2020 Sep;51(9):2854-2862. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.030618. Epub 2020 Aug 19. PubMed 32811374 ↗
  • Tanaka T, Nishigaki K, Minatoguchi S, Nawa T, Yamada Y, Kanamori H, Mikami A, Ushikoshi H, Kawasaki M, Dezawa M, Minatoguchi S. Mobilized Muse Cells After Acute Myocardial Infarction Predict Cardiac Function and Remodeling in the Chronic Phase. Circ J. 2018 Jan 25;82(2):561-571. doi: 10.1253/circj.CJ-17-0552. Epub 2017 Sep 20. PubMed 28931784 ↗
  • Hori E, Hayakawa Y, Hayashi T, Hori S, Okamoto S, Shibata T, Kubo M, Horie Y, Sasahara M, Kuroda S. Mobilization of Pluripotent Multilineage-Differentiating Stress-Enduring Cells in Ischemic Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2016 Jun;25(6):1473-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2015.12.033. Epub 2016 Mar 24. PubMed 27019988 ↗
  • Kuroda Y, Wakao S, Kitada M, Murakami T, Nojima M, Dezawa M. Isolation, culture and evaluation of multilineage-differentiating stress-enduring (Muse) cells. Nat Protoc. 2013;8(7):1391-415. doi: 10.1038/nprot.2013.076. Epub 2013 Jun 20. PubMed 23787896 ↗
  • Abe T, Aburakawa D, Niizuma K, Iwabuchi N, Kajitani T, Wakao S, Kushida Y, Dezawa M, Borlongan CV, Tominaga T. Intravenously Transplanted Human Multilineage-Differentiating Stress-Enduring Cells Afford Brain Repair in a Mouse Lacunar Stroke Model. Stroke. 2020 Feb;51(2):601-611. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.119.026589. Epub 2019 Dec 12. PubMed 31826733 ↗
  • Suzuki T, Sato Y, Kushida Y, Tsuji M, Wakao S, Ueda K, Imai K, Iitani Y, Shimizu S, Hida H, Temma T, Saito S, Iida H, Mizuno M, Takahashi Y, Dezawa M, Borlongan CV, Hayakawa M. Intravenously delivered multilineage-differentiating stress enduring cells dampen excessive glutamate metabolism and microglial activation in experimental perinatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2021 Jul;41(7):1707-1720. doi: 10.1177/0271678X20972656. Epub 2020 Nov 22. PubMed 33222596 ↗
  • Hori Y, Kitani T, Yanishi K, Suga T, Kogure M, Kusaba T, Kushida Y, Dezawa M, Matoba S. Intravenous administration of human Muse cells recovers blood flow in a mouse model of hindlimb ischemia. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Nov 11;9:981088. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.981088. eCollection 2022. PubMed 36440014 ↗
  • Chen X, Yin XY, Zhao YY, Wang CC, Du P, Lu YC, Jin HB, Yang CC, Ying JL. Human Muse cells-derived neural precursor cells as the novel seed cells for the repair of spinal cord injury. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2021 Sep 3;568:103-109. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.06.070. Epub 2021 Jun 30. PubMed 34214874 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — De identified individual participant data (IPD), including demographic information, treatment details, and outcome measures such as TNF-α levels and clinical assessments, may be shared with qualified researchers upon reasonable request. Data will be shared only after removal of all direct identifiers and in compliance with applicable privacy regulations. Data access will be provided for purposes of scientific research, analysis, and publication, subject to approval by the study sponsor or designated review body. Additional documentation, including study protocol and statistical analysis plans, may be made available upon request. No data will be shared that could compromise participant confidentiality or violate applicable regulatory or ethical standards.

Supporting information: Study protocol, Statistical analysis plan, Informed consent form

Time frame: Individual participant data and supporting documents will be made available beginning 6 months following completion of primary data collection and will remain available for a period of 5 years.

Access criteria: Access to de identified individual participant data will be provided to qualified researchers upon reasonable request. Requests must include a research proposal outlining the intended use of the data. Access will be granted following review and approval by the study sponsor or designated review body and may require a data use agreement. Only de-identified data necessary for the approved research purpose will be shared. Data will be provided in a secure manner that protects participant confidentiality and complies with applicable ethical and regulatory standards.

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reachedSimilar studies: half by the dot; the band is the middle halfHalf of similar studies reached it by the dot; the band is the middle half, from a quarter to three quarters

Start is estimated for Jun 2026; primary completion for Jan 2028, 19 months later.

Of 228 non-industry observational studies under Brain Injuries, Traumatic, half reached primary completion within 50 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 23 and three quarters within 95. This study's planned 19 months is below that.

Counting every sponsor, half of 250 studies reached it within 49 months; a quarter within 23 and three quarters within 95.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Apr 3, 2026
First posted
Apr 9, 2026
StartEst.
Jun 1, 2026
Primary completionEst.
Jan 1, 2028
CompletionEst.
Jan 30, 2029
Last update
Apr 9, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 9, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07521384
Lead sponsor
Healing Hope International
Collaborators
Kurve Technology Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 9, 2026
Start date
Jun 1, 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Jan 1, 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Jan 30, 2029 (estimated)
Last update
Apr 9, 2026

Study contacts

Dr. Glen Cronett, PhD/MD
principal investigator · Kurve Therapeutics

Oversight

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