Scientists grow penile tissue in lab for first human trial
NCT ID NCT03463239
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a lab-grown penile tissue made from a man's own cells to repair severe, irreversible damage to the penis. Ten men aged 18-60 who have failed standard treatments will receive the implant. The main goal is to check safety, not effectiveness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lab-grown penile tissue made from the patient's own cells
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a new way to repair severe penile damage without using artificial materials or grafts from other body parts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small safety trial with only 10 men. The tissue may fail to work, cause clots, or have other side effects. Success is far from guaranteed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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