Scientists grow penile tissue in lab for first human trial
NCT ID NCT03463239
First seen Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a lab-grown penile tissue made from a man's own cells to repair severe, irreversible damage to the penis. Ten men aged 18-60 who have failed standard treatments will receive the implant. The main goal is to check safety, not effectiveness.
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Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
lab-grown penile tissue made from the patient's own cells
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new way to repair severe penile damage without using artificial materials or grafts from other body parts.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small safety trial with only 10 men. The tissue may fail to work, cause clots, or have other side effects. Success is far from guaranteed.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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