Joanne Kurtzberg, Md

This study tested whether a single infusion of a child's own stored umbilical cord blood could improve motor skills in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Sixty-three children aged 1 to 6 years received either cord blood or a placebo, and their gross motor function was measured…

This early-stage trial tested a new cell therapy called DUOC-01, made from donated umbilical cord blood, in 20 adults with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). The cells were injected into the spinal fluid to see if it was safe. Researchers also looked for early signs o…

This study tested whether a single infusion of stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue could improve social communication in children with autism. 137 children aged 4 to 12 took part. The main goal was to see if their socialization and communication scores improved after si…