Joanne Kurtzberg, Md

This early-stage trial tested the safety of a new cell therapy called DUOC-01, made from donated umbilical cord blood, in 20 adults with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). The cells were injected into the spinal fluid. The main goal was to check for side effects, not …

This study tested whether a single infusion of a child's own stored umbilical cord blood could improve movement in children with spastic cerebral palsy. 63 children aged 1 to 6 years received either cord blood or a placebo, and their motor skills were measured over a year. The go…