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Bone marrow stem cells injected for autism: first human safety test begins

NCT ID NCT07177677

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial will test the safety of a single intravenous dose of stem cells derived from human bone marrow in 42 people aged 6 and older with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will receive one of three different doses. The study will monitor for side effects and also look for any signs of improvement in behavior and social skills, but it is too early to know if the treatment works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMMSC)
What this could lead to
If safe and effective, this could point toward a new way to ease core autism symptoms, though it is not a cure.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 42 people, focused on safety. It is too soon to know if it works, and stem cell treatments carry risks like allergic reactions or infection.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 42 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female ≥6 years old * Body weight ≥ 17 kg * Meets the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), and confirmed by the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) * Has either not received any psychotropic medication in the three months prior to enrollment or has been on a stable regimen of psychotropic medication for at least three months * The subject and/or their legal guardian(s) agree to participate in the trial and provide signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability of the subject or their guardian to sufficiently understand instructions in Chinese * Active infection (viral, bacterial, fungal, or mycobacterial) * A confirmed diagnosis of Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, fragile X syndrome, or other genetic/metabolic diseases that may impact cognitive development * History of epileptic seizures within 6 months prior to enrollment * History of suicide attempts/self-harm, presentation of suicidal ideation, or being judged as the risk of suicidal by the investigator * Severe hematologic diseases or active malignancy * Severe hepatic or renal disease * Participation in a drug clinical trial within 3 months prior to enrollment (unless beyond the protocol-defined wash-out period) or participation in any other stem cell study within the past year * A positive skin test result * Any other condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, would make the subject unsuitable for participation in this study

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