PHOENIX, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELZ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on regenerative medicine, today announced promising initial data from the first cohort of its ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial of CELZ-201-DDT, the Company's proprietary stem cell-based therapeutic for the treatment of chronic back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD).

The first cohort of 10 participants (8 receiving CELZ-201-DDT and 2 receiving placebo) completed the study phase without any dose-limiting toxicities or serious adverse events. Blinded preliminary data suggest encouraging therapeutic potential in alleviating back pain and restoring functionality. Following a comprehensive safety review, the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) recommended the trial proceed to the next cohort as planned.

Key Milestones Achieved:

Safety Confirmed: CELZ-201-DDT demonstrated an excellent safety profile, with no serious adverse events reported in the first cohort.
Preliminary Efficacy Signals: Blinded data suggest potential therapeutic benefit in addressing chronic back pain associated with degenerative disc disease.
DSMB Endorsement: The DSMB approved continuation of the study, validating the safety and integrity of the trial design.
Next Steps: Enrollment for the second cohort is expected in the current first quarter of 2025, with comprehensive data from subsequent cohorts guiding future clinical and regulatory plans.

"This milestone underscores our commitment to addressing chronic back pain, a debilitating condition with limited effective treatment options," said Timothy Warbington, President and CEO of Creative Medical Technology Holdings. "The safety and early signals observed in this trial strengthen our belief that CELZ-201-DDT has the potential to transform the standard of care for patients suffering from degenerative disc disease."

Advancing Innovation in Regenerative Medicine

Creative Medical Technology Holdings is committed to pioneering regenerative solutions that improve quality of life for patients with chronic and debilitating conditions. CELZ-201-DDT represents the Company's dedication to leveraging stem cell technology to address the root causes of pain and degenerative conditions, providing patients with a novel, non-opioid therapeutic option.

"Our progress with CELZ-201-DDT highlights our vision to deliver groundbreaking therapies for chronic conditions such as degenerative disc disease," added Warbington. "We are eager to move forward with the trial and are optimistic about the therapy's ability to provide long-lasting pain relief and improved functionality for patients."

About CELZ-201-DDT

CELZ-201-DDT is a proprietary regenerative stem cell-based therapy designed to address chronic back pain caused by DDD. By targeting the underlying causes of DDD, CELZ-201-DDT has the potential to restore disc integrity and reduce pain, providing a novel therapeutic approach to a condition that affects millions of patients. Using an ultrasound guided, non-surgical procedure CELZ-201-DDT is injected in areas surrounding the diseased disc(s), thereby potentially repairing, remodeling, and improving the blood supply around the disc and lower back area, without exposing the patient to radiation as with other cell-based procedures.

The Phase 1 / 2 study is designed to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of CELZ-201-DDT. The study will enroll 30 individuals suffering from chronic lower back pain.

About Creative Medical Technology Holdings

Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing regenerative and stem cell-based therapies for unmet medical needs. Leveraging its proprietary platforms, the Company is advancing a robust pipeline of innovative treatments to improve patient outcomes and revolutionize regenerative medicine. For more information, visit www.creativemedicaltechnology.com.

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Creative Medical Technology Holdings Announces Positive Initial Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Data from First Cohort in Phase 1/2 Trial of CELZ-201-DDT for Chronic Back Pain