Can umbilical cord stem cells help repair spinal cord injuries?
NCT ID NCT07739043
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial is testing whether a single injection of stem cells from umbilical cord tissue, given into the spinal fluid, is safe and tolerable for people who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury within the past ten years. The study will monitor participants for side effects and check for any significant improvements in function over the following year. It is an early-stage study involving a small number of participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Allogeneic umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSC), given as a single injection into the spinal fluid
- What this could lead to
- If safe and effective, this approach could offer a new way to improve nerve function and quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study focused on safety, so it may not show clear benefit. There are also risks from the injection procedure itself, such as infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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