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Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells

Phase 3

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Small molecule | Immunology |Mesoblast Limited|Trials Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells development status

Highest phase Phase 3 (NCT02412735)
Phase scored for MESOPhase 2
Registered trials 3 across 2 sponsors since May 2013

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Rexlemestrocel-L

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment1,317

FDA Designations

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Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells clinical trials

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells · 4 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 2 1
NCT06325566Efficacy and Safety of Rexlemestrocel-L Combined With HA* in Participants With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back PainDegenerative Disc Disease
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING300 Analytics
NCT02412735Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate Rexlemestrocel-L Alone or Combined With Hyaluronic Acid in Participants With Chronic Low Back PainDegenerative Disc Disease
COMPLETED404 Analytics
NCT02032004Efficacy and Safety of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells (Rexlemestrocel-L) for the Treatment of Heart FailureChronic Heart Failure
COMPLETED565 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Efficacy and Safety of Rexlemestrocel-L Combined With HA* in Participants With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate Rexlemestrocel-L Alone or Combined With Hyaluronic Acid in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells (Rexlemestrocel-L) for the Treatment of Heart Failure
Chronic Heart FailureUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Change From Baseline in Daily Average Low Back Pain at 12 Months Post-treatment Based on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score
Baseline and Month 12

Low back pain intensity will be measured using a VAS ranging from 0-100 millimeter (mm). A score of 0 represents no pain and 100 represents worst possible pain.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Up to Month 24
Overall Treatment Success: Bayesian Estimated Response Rate
Up to 24 months

Overall treatment success was determined based on number of responders who had composite response at both months 12 and 24 evaluated per specified criteria. A treatment responder with treatment success was defined as a participant who met the 3 criteria of a composite responder analysis as: 50% or greater reduction in the lower-back pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score; 15-point or greater reduction in the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score; and lack of post-treatment interventions at the treated level as of the study visit (Visits 6 \[12 months post-treatment\] and 8 \[24 months post-treatment\]). The average response rate (proportion of participants with response presented as Bayesian estimate\[BE\]) was based upon the average of multiple Bayesian simulations.

Time to Recurrent Non-fatal Decompensated Heart Failure Major Adverse Cardiac Events (HF-MACE) That Occur Prior to the First Terminal Cardiac Event (TCE)
Up to 71 months

Non-fatal decompensated heart failure (HF) event was adjudicated when the diagnosis of a nonfatal decompensated HF event demonstrated the presence of signs and symptoms consistent with clinical decompensation of the participant's HF state requiring an in-hospital stay or intravenous (IV) diuretic therapy or aquapheresis during an urgent care outpatient HF visit. TCEs were defined as a composite of cardiac death, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement, heart transplant, or artificial heart implantation. Adjudication of all potential non-fatal HF-MACE or TCEs was performed by an independent, blinded Clinical Endpoints Adjudication Committee (CEC) based on the cardiac adjudication manual. Negative number in the time to event range indicates that event occurred to the subject before treatment.

Evaluation of the safety of a single IV infusion of allogeneic MPCs compared to placebo at 12 weeks post-infusion
12 weeks post IV Infusion

To evaluate the safety, tolerability and feasibility of a single intravenous (IV) infusion of allogeneic mesenchymal precursor cells (MPCs) compared to placebo at 12 weeks post-infusion in the treatment of patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have received methotrexate +/- other oral DMARDs for at least 4 months and who have had an incomplete response to at least one course of a TNFα inhibitor. Overall safety will be based on the overall assessment of AE/SAEs, Vital Signs, Physical Examination, clinical laboratory tests, ECGs and Chest x-ray.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of 30% VAS Pain Responders at 12 Months Post-treatment
Month 12
Mean Change From Baseline in Quality of Life Measured by Euroqol-5D (EQ-5D) Index Score at 12 Months Post-treatment
Baseline and Month 12
Percentage of Minimal Pain Responders at 12 Months Post-treatment
Month 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Rexlemestrocel-L + HAEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive rexlemestrocel-L 2.0 mL injection of approximately 6 million rexlemestrocel-L cells in freeze media mixed in a 1:1 by-volume ratio with hyaluronic acid (HA) solution on Day 0.
Control GroupSHAM_COMPARATORParticipants will receive saline solution as a sham procedure to simulate the active treatment injection on Day 0.
Rexlemestrocel-LEXPERIMENTALParticipants received rexlemestrocel-L 2.0 mL injection of approximately 6 million rexlemestrocel-L cells in freeze media mixed in a 1:1 by-volume ratio with saline on Day 0 (Visit 2).
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received saline solution as matching-placebo on Day 0 (Visit 2).
Sham ControlSHAM_COMPARATORParticipants randomly assigned to control treatment underwent a single cardiac catheterization involving a scripted sham cardiac mapping and cell delivery procedure at a cell injection center at Day 0 by an interventional cardiology team not involved with review or assessment of subsequent study results.
Normal Saline PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo will be delivered in 100 mL normal saline administered intravenously over approximately 45 minutes.
Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor CellsACTIVE_COMPARATORMesenchymal Precursor Cells (MPCs), either 1.0 or 2.0 million cells/kg, will be delivered in 100 mL normal saline administered intravenously over approximately 45 minutes.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Rexlemestrocel-L + HA mixtureDRUGRexlemestrocel-L will be combined in 1:1 by-volume ratio with HA solution and the resulting mixture will be administered as intradiscal injection.
SalineDRUGSaline solution injection adjacent to the index disc.
Rexlemestrocel-LDRUGRexlemestrocel-L injection
PlaceboDRUGSaline control solution
Sham ComparatorOTHERThe sham procedure was staged to script and did not include actual cardiac mapping or delivery of rexlemestrocel-L.
Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor CellsDRUG -
Normal SalineDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites40

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with moderate to severe low back pain for a duration of at least six months who have failed at least 3 months of conservative care. * Participants who have moderate radiographic degeneration of an intervertebral disc from L1 to S1, with a single disc suspected of ...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanada
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Frequently asked questions about Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells

What is Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells used for in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells is an investigational cell therapy being studied for Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is administered as a single intravenous infusion in patients who have had an incomplete response to at least one TNF-alpha inhibitor. The therapy is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.

Who makes Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells?

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells is being developed by Mesoblast Limited, a biopharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker MESO. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate this investigational therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

What phase is Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells in?

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational therapy, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 2 clinical trial has been completed to evaluate its safety and efficacy in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

What clinical trials is Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells in?

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, registered as NCT01851070. This was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 48 participants with Rheumatoid Arthritis who had an incomplete response to at least one TNF-alpha inhibitor.

How does Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells work?

Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells is a cell therapy that uses mesenchymal precursor cells, which are a type of adult stem cell with immunomodulatory properties. In Rheumatoid Arthritis, these cells are thought to regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation, although the exact mechanism is still under investigation.