Cord blood stem cells aim to tame COVID-19 lung crisis
NCT ID NCT04565665
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether infusions of cord blood stem cells can help people with moderate to critical COVID-19 pneumonia. The trial includes 65 adults with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers will compare stem cell treatment plus standard care against standard care alone to see if it improves survival and reduces the need for ventilators.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cells
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment for severe COVID-19 pneumonia that reduces the need for ventilators and improves survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase 1/2 trial with only 65 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Stem cell infusions carry risks of infusion reactions or other serious side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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