Anthony Lembo

This study tested whether injecting donor stem cells into the wall of the vagina and rectum could safely heal abnormal tunnels (fistulas) that form in some women with Crohn's disease. About 20 women with a single fistula were to receive one injection of 75 million stem cells. The…

This study tested whether injecting stem cells from donated bone marrow could safely heal fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease who have a J-pouch after colon removal. About 20 adults aged 18-75 were to receive one injection of 100 million stem cells. The goa…

This study tested whether injecting donor stem cells into fistulas around the J-pouch could help people with Crohn's disease. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could close the abnormal tunnels. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This early-phase study tested whether injecting stem cells from donated bone marrow directly into fistula tracts could help heal them in teenagers aged 13-17 with Crohn's disease. Six participants received up to two injections of 75 million stem cells, three months apart. The mai…

This study tested a single injection of stem cells from donated bone marrow to treat fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease. The goal was to see if it was safe and could help heal the fistulas. The trial was stopped early, but the results may still offer clues…