Stem cells injected into brain for Parkinson's: safe?
NCT ID NCT02452723
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tested whether injecting human neural stem cells into specific brain areas is safe for people with Parkinson's disease. Twelve participants received the cell therapy at one of three dose levels. The main goal was to check for side effects, while also looking for any improvement in movement symptoms.
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Conditions
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Dept of Neurology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, 3050, Australia
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