Recent Updates
Recently added Catalysts

Autologous cell therapy

Phase 3

Heart Failure, Systolic | Cell therapy | Cardiovascular |BioCardia, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 19, 2025

Autologous cell therapy development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since May 2015

Autologous cell therapy target and mechanism

Molecular targetADA
Target classExogenous Gene
ModalityCell therapy

Success Probability

Subscribe to view

Market & Valuation

Subscribe to view

Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindSHAM_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment125

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Autologous cell therapy clinical trials

Autologous cell therapy · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT02438306CardiAMP™ Cell Therapy for Heart Failure TrialHeart Failure, Systolic
COMPLETED125 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
CardiAMP™ Cell Therapy for Heart Failure Trial
Heart Failure, SystolicUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

A composite endpoint based on a 3-tiered Finkelstein-Schoenfeld (FS) hierarchical analysis.
12 Months

The tiers include (1) all-cause death, (2) non-fatal MACCE events, and (3) change for 6MWD from baseline to month 12.

Secondary Endpoints

Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ)
12 months
Survival
12 Months
Time to first Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE)
12 months
Unlock Study Endpoints

Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CardiAMP cell therapyEXPERIMENTALPlacement of an introducer guidewire, performance of a left ventriculogram, and treatment with autologous cell therapy.
Sham ComparatorSHAM_COMPARATORPlacement of an introducer guidewire and performance of a left ventriculogram with no autologous cell therapy treatment.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Autologous cell therapyBIOLOGICALAutologous cell therapy delivered into the heart muscle using the CardiAMP Cell Therapy System. The CardiAMP Cell Therapy System consists of the CardiAMP Cell Separator, a cardiac delivery catheter, and flexible tip guide catheter.
ShamOTHERAn introducer guidewire is placed into the heart and left ventriculography is performed just like it is in the Experimental Arm but no autologous cell therapy is delivered.
Unlock Study Design Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range21 Years to 90 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites24

Inclusion Criteria: * New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or III * A diagnosis of chronic ischemic left ventricular dysfunction secondary to myocardial infarction (MI) as defined by selected criteria. * On stable evidence-based medical and device therapy for ischemic etiology heart failure, ...

Countries:United StatesCanada
Unlock Eligibility Criteria

Frequently asked questions about Autologous cell therapy

What is autologous cell therapy from BioCardia used for?

BioCardia's autologous cell therapy is being developed for the treatment of systolic heart failure. It is an investigational cell-based treatment intended for patients with this cardiovascular condition. The therapy has been studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial, but it is not yet approved for commercial use.

What does BioCardia's autologous cell therapy target?

BioCardia's autologous cell therapy targets ADA, which is an exogenous gene target. The therapy is designed to deliver this gene target as part of its mechanism of action. ADA is the molecular target specified for this cell therapy candidate.

Who is developing BioCardia's autologous cell therapy?

BioCardia, Inc. is developing this autologous cell therapy. The company trades under the ticker symbol BCDA. BioCardia is responsible for the clinical development of the therapy for systolic heart failure.

What phase is BioCardia's autologous cell therapy in?

BioCardia's autologous cell therapy is in Phase 3 clinical development. The Phase 3 trial has been completed. The therapy is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication.

What clinical trials is BioCardia's autologous cell therapy in?

BioCardia's autologous cell therapy has been studied in one clinical trial, NCT02438306, titled the CardioAMP Cell Therapy for Heart Failure Trial. This Phase 3 trial enrolled 125 participants, was randomized, double-blind, and sham-controlled, and has been completed. It took place in the United States and Canada.