Cord stem cells tested for autism social skills
NCT ID NCT04089579
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a single infusion of stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue could improve social communication in children with autism. 137 children aged 4 to 12 took part. The main goal was to see if their socialization and communication scores improved after six months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hCT-MSC)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves social and communication skills in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial, so results are still early. The treatment may not work better than placebo, and there could be side effects from the infusion.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States