Safety and Efficacy Study of Nebulized Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes (MSC-exos) for the Treatment of Anti-MDA5 Positive Dermatomyositis-Associated Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease (RP-ILD)
Objective: To assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of nebulized MSC-exos-P1 in patients with anti-MDA5 positive dermatomyositis-associated rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD).
Design: Prospective interventional trial with 10 eligible patients aged 18-75, meeting criteria for RP-ILD and anti-MDA5 positivity. Primary endpoint is safety and tolerability, measured by adverse events within 30 days post-treatment. Secondary endpoints are clinical improvements on days 14 and 28, including serological indicators and chest HRCT scores. Exclusions: Pregnant/breastfeeding individuals, severe allergies, active pulmonary infections, pulmonary embolism, extracorporeal support treatments, and other specified conditions. Treatment: Nebulized MSC-exos-P1 daily for 14 days, plus standard care of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Monitoring: Regular vital signs, oxygenation index, and pulmonary function tests. Follow-ups at multiple points up to 12 months.
• Patients are eligible for inclusion if they meet all of the following criteria:
‣ Positive for anti-MDA5 antibody dermatomyositis (according to the Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Anti-MDA5 Positive Dermatomyositis (2023 Edition));
⁃ Pulmonary lesions meet the diagnostic criteria for RP-ILD.