Experimental cell treatment shows promise for COVID-19 lung failure

NCT ID NCT04447833

First seen May 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested a single dose of mesenchymal stromal cells in 7 COVID-19 patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who were on ventilators. The main goal was to check safety, looking for serious side effects like heart problems or blood clots within 10 days. The study also tracked survival and changes in blood cells over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Uppsala University Hospital

    Uppsala, 75185, Sweden

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome adult acute respiratory distress syndrome COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.