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Creative Medical Technology Holdings Secures FDA Clearance for Expanded Dose Escalation in the Clinical Trial of CELZ-201-DDT for Chronic Lower Back Pain

Key Takeaway: Creative Medical Technology Holdings has received FDA clearance for an expanded dose escalation in its Phase 1/2 trial of CELZ-201-DDT, a cell therapy for chronic lower back pain. The trial has shown promising interim results, including significant pain reduction and improved mobility without serious adverse events. This regulatory milestone allows for optimized dosing, potentially accelerating the path to a pivotal Phase 3 trial.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • FDA clearance for expanded dosing strategy enhances trial potential.
  • Statistically significant pain reduction and improved mobility reported.
  • No serious adverse events noted, reinforcing safety of the therapy.
  • Potential pathway towards Phase 3 trial and BLA submission.

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PHOENIX, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELZ) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in regenerative medicine, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared an expanded dose escalation for its ongoing Phase 1/2 trial of StemSpine®using AlloStem™ (CELZ-201-DDT), the Company’s proprietary allogeneic (donor) cell therapy for chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD). This regulatory milestone follows compelling interim blinded data demonstratingstatistically significant pain reduction and improved mobilityamong trial participants.
Thefirst-of-its-kindstudy employs a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided injection of CELZ-201-DDT in an outpatient setting, with a4:1 treatment-to-placebo ratio. With half of the trial now completed, the study has reportedno dose-limiting toxicities or serious adverse events, reinforcing both the safety and potential efficacy of the therapy. The FDA’s authorization allows the Company to expand dosing, further optimizing therapeutic outcomes. The Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) have already approved the new dosing strategy and it has been implemented.

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“These promising findings continue to validate CELZ-201-DDT as a potentialbreakthrough, non-opioid therapy for chronic back pain,” said Timothy Warbington, President and CEO of Creative Medical Technology Holdings. “The FDA’s clearance of our expanded dosing strategy represents a significant step forward as we refine our approach to maximizing both safety and efficacy. If this positive data trend continues, we believe this could accelerate our pathway toward a pivotal Phase 3 trial for potentialBiologics License Application (BLA) submissionwith the FDA.”
With a commitment toadvancing regenerative medicine solutions, Creative Medical Technology Holdings remains focused on delivering innovative therapies that addresscritical unmet needs in pain management and tissue regeneration.

About CELZ-201-DDT

CELZ-201-DDT is a proprietary allogeneic regenerative therapy designed to target the underlying pathology of DDD. Administered via ultrasound-guided injection, it offers a minimally invasive, non-surgical approach aimed at reducing pain, restoring functionality, and enhancing tissue health without exposing the patient to radiation as with other cell-based therapies.
About Creative Medical Technology HoldingsCreative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELZ) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering regenerative medicine solutions for multiple indications, including pain management, neurology, and urology. The company leverages cutting-edge cell therapy technologies to develop transformative treatments aimed at improving patient outcomes.
For more information, visitwww.creativemedicaltechnology.com.
Forward Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming clinical trials and laboratory results, marketing efforts, funding, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and, therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. See the periodic and other reports filed by Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the Commission's website atwww.sec.gov.

Contact:Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc.IR@CreativeMedicalTechnology.com

Investor Relations:Devin Sullivan, Managing DirectorThe Equity Group Inc.dsullivan@equityny.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CELZ-201-DDT?

CELZ-201-DDT is an allogeneic regenerative therapy targeting degenerative disc disease.

What recent FDA action was taken for CELZ-201-DDT?

The FDA cleared an expanded dose escalation for the ongoing Phase 1/2 trial.

What were the trial results for CELZ-201-DDT?

The trial reported significant pain reduction and improved mobility among participants.

What is the dosing strategy approved by the FDA?

The FDA authorized an expanded dosing strategy to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

What is the significance of this FDA clearance?

This clearance could accelerate the pathway to a pivotal Phase 3 trial for CELZ-201-DDT.

Last updated: Mar 20, 2025