Muscle cells grown in lab to be injected into bedridden patients
NCT ID NCT07426068
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This very early trial will test whether injecting a patient's own lab-grown muscle cells under the skin is safe for people with muscle atrophy from long-term bed rest. Only 6 participants will receive the transplant and be closely monitored for side effects and signs of muscle regrowth. The main goal is safety, not yet proof of 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 muscle cells (autologous differentiated myocytes)
- What this could lead to
- If safe, this could point toward a new way to rebuild lost muscle in people who are bedridden or have muscle-wasting diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an extremely early safety trial with only 6 people. It is not designed to prove the treatment works, and the cells may not survive or integrate well.
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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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National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation-Binhai Yangshi Orthopedic Hospital
Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation-Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, China
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