Could stem cells heal painful fistulas in Crohn's patients?
NCT ID NCT04519671
First seen Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tested whether stem cells from donated bone marrow could safely help heal perianal fistulas in people with Crohn's disease. The study involved 25 adults with stubborn fistulas that hadn't healed with other treatments. Researchers injected the stem cells directly into the fistulas and monitored for side effects and healing.
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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