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

  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia

    RECRUITING

    Pavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy