Stem cell shot for Crohn's fistulas: hope or hype?
NCT ID NCT04073472
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aimed to test whether injecting donor stem cells directly into fistulas could safely help heal them in people with Crohn's disease who have an ileal pouch. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. The approach was experimental and focused on safety and feasibility.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- allogeneic bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point toward a new way to heal fistulas in Crohn's patients with ileal pouches, potentially reducing the need for surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no data exists. Stem cell treatments are still experimental, and risks like infection or lack of healing remain unknown.
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Conditions
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