Experimental stem cell therapy targets ALS in single patient
NCT ID NCT04514952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a stem cell treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive nerve disease. It involved one patient who received their own fat-derived stem cells to try to control the disease. The treatment is no longer available.
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Documented diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. 2. Capable of giving informed consent (signed, verbal or assent as applicable and as listed in the protocol) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other acute or chronic medical conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risks associated with study participation or HB-adMSCs administration. 2. Any abnormal, inexplicable laboratory result that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risks associated with study participation or HB-adMSCs administration. 3. Participation in other interventional research studies within the past 30 days. 4. Unwillingness to return for follow-up visits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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River Oaks Hospital and Clinics
Houston, Texas, 77027, United States
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