Can cord stem cells calm cerebral palsy? a first test in kids
NCT ID NCT07763028
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing whether a single injection of stem cells from umbilical cord tissue, given into the spinal fluid, is safe and practical for young children with cerebral palsy. The study will enroll about 7 children aged 2 to 5 with moderate to severe motor impairment. The main goals are to see if the procedure can be done without technical problems and to monitor for any side effects over six months, while also exploring any changes in motor function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- allogeneic umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UCT-MSCs)
- What this could lead to
- If safe and feasible, this could pave the way for larger studies exploring whether umbilical cord stem cells can ease symptoms or improve motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small pilot study focused on safety, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefit, and there are risks like fever, infection, or neurological events from the procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Sardjito Hospital
Yogyakarta, D.I. Yogyakarta, 55284, Indonesia
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