Joanne Kurtzberg, Md
Clinical trials sponsored by Joanne Kurtzberg, Md, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kids with devastating brain diseases: experimental cell therapy aims to halt progression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety of adding a special type of cell, derived from umbilical cord blood, to a standard cord blood transplant for children with rare inherited metabolic diseases that damage the brain. The goal is to see if delivering these cells directly i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Life-Saving bridge: new transplant method offers hope when no perfect donor exists
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides expanded access to a special two-part stem cell transplant for patients with high-risk blood cancers or genetic disorders who cannot find a perfectly matched donor. It uses stem cells from a partially matched family member to provide a temporary 'bridge' whi…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Doctors offer cord blood infusions to help repair Children's brain injuries
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides access to umbilical cord blood infusions for children and young adults (under 26) with brain injuries like cerebral palsy, stroke, or oxygen deprivation. The goal is to use cells from stored cord blood to help the body repair existing brain damage. Participa…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC