Could umbilical cord stem cells help kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT04314687

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: PT. Prodia Stem Cell Indonesia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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 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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Indonesian National Brain Center

Jakarta, Indonesia

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