Infusion of stem cells from umbilical cords for treating cerebral palsy
Official title: Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord or Placental Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intravenous Infusion for the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy
Run by The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine · NCT05018819 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if giving a single infusion of stem cells from umbilical cords can help improve symptoms in people with cerebral palsy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Naples, Florida and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | November 2027 |
| Study ends | November 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05018819 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with active infections, cancers, or other significant medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial investigates the safety and efficacy of intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) in patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Participants will receive a single infusion of 100 million UC-MSCs and will be monitored for safety and efficacy at various intervals over a period of 48 months. The study aims to provide insights into the potential benefits of stem cell therapy for individuals with CP.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new therapeutic option for improving outcomes in patients with cerebral palsy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that stem cell treatments may be safe and effective for cerebral palsy, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy Exclusion Criteria: * Active infection * Active cancer * Chronic multisystem organ failure * Pregnancy * Clinically significant Abnormalities on pre-treatment laboratory evaluation * Medical condition that would (based on the opinion of the investigator) compromise patient's safety * Previous organ transplant * Seizure disorder * Hypersensitivity to sulfur
Where it's running
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Prodromos Stem Cell Institute
Naples, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Prodromos Stem Cell Institute
Athens, Greece Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chadwick Prodromos, MD — The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.