Stem cell trial seeks to tame devastating lung disease
NCT ID NCT00683722
Summary
This study tested whether infusions of a type of adult stem cell (called PROCHYMAL) could safely help people with moderate to severe COPD. It involved 62 participants who were randomly assigned to receive either the stem cell treatment or a placebo. The main goals were to check for side effects and see if the treatment improved lung function, walking ability, and quality of life over two years.
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Locations
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American Health Research
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California, 90502, United States
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Spartanburg Medical Research
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States
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Upstate Pharmaceutical Research
Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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Vermont Lung Center, University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, 05446, United States
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