Could stem cells from umbilical cords help stroke patients recover?

NCT ID NCT06129175

First seen Jan 05, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether infusions of stem cells from umbilical cords (Neuroncell-EX) can help people recover after a moderate to severe stroke. Eighty adults who had a stroke within the last 4 weeks and cannot receive standard clot-busting treatment will receive either the stem cells or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the treatment improves daily functioning and reduces disability over one year.

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  • Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM

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    Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia

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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 mesenchymal stem cells (Neuroncell-EX)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a new treatment that improves recovery and reduces disability after a stroke.

What could go wrong

This is an early combined phase 2-3 trial with only 80 participants, so results may not be conclusive. Stem cell treatments can have unknown side effects, and the therapy may not improve outcomes more than standard care.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.