Could your Child's own stem cells ease autism symptoms?

NCT ID NCT01740869

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether stem cells taken from a child's own bone marrow could improve autism symptoms. Thirty children aged 5 to 15 received an injection of their own stem cells into the spinal fluid. Researchers measured changes in behavior and social skills over six months using standard autism rating scales.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: autologous bone marrow stem cells (CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves social and behavioral skills in children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants. The stem cell procedure carries risks like infection or immune reactions, and benefits may not be confirmed in larger studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM AUTISM SPECTRUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hematology Service, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez

Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64460, Mexico

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