Could your Baby's cord blood improve cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT01147653
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a single infusion of a child's own stored umbilical cord blood could improve motor skills in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Sixty-three children aged 1 to 6 years received either cord blood or a placebo, and their gross motor function was measured over a year. The goal was to see if this biological treatment could offer a safe way to ease the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
autologous umbilical cord blood
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 63 children. The results may not apply to all types of cerebral palsy, and the benefit may be modest or absent.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States