Could stem cells ease autism symptoms? new trial tests combo therapy
NCT ID NCT05307536
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a child's own bone marrow stem cells, combined with educational therapy, can safely reduce autism symptoms. 54 children aged 3-7 with moderate to severe autism took part. Researchers measured changes in behavior, social skills, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this approach helps control the condition, not cure it.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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54 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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3 to 7 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is between 3 to 7 years old * Male/Female patient diagnosed with Autism disorder according to the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) * Patient has a medium level to the most severe level of autism (CARS score \>=34 to 50) * Patient's parent or caregiver must have an educational level of high school or above * Patient's family has given consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patient is above seven years of age * Autistic patient having epilepsy * Patient with coagulation disorders * Hydrocephalus with ventricular drain * Allergy to anesthetic agents * Sever health conditions such as cancer, failure of heart, lung, liver, or kidney * Active infections
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vinmec Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology
Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam
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