Stem cells may help babies with spina bifida walk better
NCT ID NCT04652908
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is for pregnant women carrying a baby with spina bifida, a birth defect that can cause paralysis and other problems. Researchers are adding living stem cells from the placenta to the standard fetal surgery, hoping to protect the spinal cord and improve the child's ability to walk. The trial will check if this approach is safe and works better than surgery alone in 55 participants.
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UC Davis Health
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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