First human trial tests brain stem cell injection for Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT02452723

Summary

This early-stage study tested whether injecting human neural stem cells into specific brain areas is safe for people with moderate to severe Parkinson's disease. Twelve participants received one of three different doses of the experimental cell therapy. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the treatment was well-tolerated.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dept of Neurology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3050, Australia

Conditions

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