Could stem cells help heal lungs in severe respiratory failure?
NCT ID NCT03818854
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether a single infusion of donor stem cells could help people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a life-threatening lung condition. About 120 adults on breathing machines received either stem cells or a placebo. The goal was to see if the treatment improved oxygen levels and lung function safely.
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Locations
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Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98112, United States
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Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
San Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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