Can stem cells save dying hip bones? new study halted

NCT ID NCT03180463

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a treatment using stem cells from donated umbilical cords for people with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can help control the disease, possibly avoiding the need for hip replacement. The study was suspended, so results are not yet available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

familial avascular necrosis of femoral head

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inner Mongolia International Mongolian Hospital

    Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010065, China