New method could boost stem cell harvest from cord blood
NCT ID NCT07468201
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to develop a better method for extracting stem cells from umbilical cord blood. Researchers will compare the standard technique with a new approach that uses a special liquid to separate stem cells gently, and also test if ozone treatment can help the cells grow. The study involves 12 healthy women donating cord blood after childbirth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- umbilical cord blood collection and ozone treatment
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more efficient way to collect stem cells from cord blood, potentially improving treatments for blood disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study with only 12 participants, focused on lab methods, not patient treatments. The new method may not work better than the current one.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
RECRUITINGPavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy