Could umbilical cord stem cells help kids with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT04314687
First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords can improve movement and thinking in children with cerebral palsy. 78 children aged 6 months to 3 years will receive either stem cells plus a special liquid (conditioned medium), stem cells alone, or standard therapy. The goal is to see if the combination leads to better motor and cognitive function.
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Locations
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Indonesian National Brain Center
Jakarta, Indonesia
What this could mean
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Active substance
umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and conditioned medium
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves movement and thinking skills in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 78 children, so results may not apply to everyone. Stem cell therapies can have risks like infection or immune reactions, and the benefits are not yet proven.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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