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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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