Cord stem cells tested for lung scarring: safe?
NCT ID NCT05468502
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This early study tested whether injecting stem cells from donated umbilical cords is safe for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Seventeen adults aged 40-75 took part. The main goal was to check for side effects and find a safe dose, with a secondary look at whether the treatment might improve breathing or quality of life.
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200233, China
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