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Could your Child's own stem cells ease autism symptoms?

NCT ID NCT01740869

Disease control Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether stem cells taken from a child's own bone marrow could improve autism symptoms. Thirty children aged 5 to 15 received an injection of their own stem cells into the spinal fluid. Researchers measured changes in behavior and social skills over six months using standard autism rating scales.

What this could mean

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Active substance
autologous bone marrow stem cells (CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves social and behavioral skills in children with autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants. The stem cell procedure carries risks like infection or immune reactions, and benefits may not be confirmed in larger studies.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2012

Finished

Oct 2017

Lead sponsor

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

5 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 5 to 15 years, Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by DSM-5 criteria, Ability to comply with study procedures, including assessments with CARS and IDEA scales, Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of severe neurological disorders other than ASD, History of immunodeficiency or hematologic disorders, Active infection at the time of enrollment, Previous treatment with intrathecal stem cells, Any medical condition that, in the investigator's judgment, would make participation unsafe.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Autism Autism spectrum

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hematology Service, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez

    Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64460, Mexico

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