Could stem cell exosomes help stroke patients recover?
NCT ID NCT06138210
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether exosomes from stem cells can help people recover from a recent stroke. 29 participants will receive either the exosome treatment or a placebo, and researchers will check for safety and any signs of improved function. The study is small and exploratory, so the main goal is to see if the approach is safe enough to test further.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exosomes from human induced pluripotent stem cells (GD-iExo-003)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment to improve recovery and reduce disability after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (29 people) focused mainly on safety, not proof of effectiveness. The treatment may not work better than placebo, and side effects are unknown.
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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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Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
RECRUITINGBeijing, 100053, China
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