Muscle cells grown in lab to be injected into bedridden patients
NCT ID NCT07426068
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This very early trial will test whether injecting a patient's own lab-grown muscle cells under the skin is safe for people with muscle atrophy from long-term bed rest. Only 6 participants will receive the transplant and be closely monitored for side effects and signs of muscle regrowth. The main goal is safety, not yet proof of effectiveness.
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National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation-Binhai Yangshi Orthopedic Hospital
Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation-Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, China
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What this could mean
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Active substance
lab-grown muscle cells (autologous differentiated myocytes)
What this could lead to
If safe, this could point toward a new way to rebuild lost muscle in people who are bedridden or have muscle-wasting diseases.
What could go wrong
This is an extremely early safety trial with only 6 people. It is not designed to prove the treatment works, and the cells may not survive or integrate well.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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