First human test: cord stem cells injected to help stroke patients heal
Disease control
Completed
This small, early-stage study aimed to see if a single infusion of stem cells from umbilical cords is safe for people recovering from a stroke. It involved 18 patients who were 3 to 6 months past their stroke. Researchers gave the infusion and then closely monitored participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai IxCell Biotechnology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC