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Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
Study Summary
This trial will investigate whether injecting stem cells derived from fat tissue into the spinal cord is safe and effective in treating spinal cord injury.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have taken medication for rheumatic disease in the last 3 months.I have had treatments involving stem cells, gene therapy, or exosomes.I can have an MRI and am willing to undergo MRI procedures.I do not have any ongoing infectious diseases like TB, HIV, hepatitis, or syphilis.I have had an infection in my spine before.I currently have a skin infection near my spine.I have a history of blood disorders such as anemia or low platelet counts.I had a minor infection in my spine within the last 6 months.I am not pregnant, can use birth control, and am of childbearing age.My spinal cord injury was severe at first but improved within a year, though it has not gotten better since.I have a serious heart, brain, kidney, liver, or hormone-related condition.You have a history of or currently use alcohol, drugs, or medical marijuana for non-medical reasons within the last 30 days.I have a fever over 100.4 F or am experiencing confusion.If a woman becomes pregnant during the study, she will be closely watched to make sure both she and the baby are healthy. Any serious issues related to the pregnancy will be noted.My condition improved significantly after fat tissue was taken and before it was injected back.I have had cancer before, but only skin cancer without serious spread in the last 3 years.You have been diagnosed with depression using the Beck Depression Inventory Assessment before starting the trial.I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.I am not pregnant, will use birth control, and understand the pregnancy monitoring requirements.I am currently taking riluzole for ALS.I am on long-term medication that weakens my immune system.I fully understand the home exercise program given by my therapists.I am 18 years old or older.Your spinal cord injury must be caused by a traumatic, non-penetrating event, and not from a degenerative condition.My spinal cord injury is not classified as complete (A) or nearly complete (B).My spinal cord injury was not caused by a physical injury.I understand and agree to follow the study's requirements, including all tests and visits.
- Group 1: Treatment Group 1: AD-MSC Injection
- Group 2: Treatment Group 2: Best Medical Management
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Could you please tell us what dangers are associated with Autologous, Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells?
"Autologous, Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells have not been proven effective yet in clinical trials, but data does support that it is safe. Therefore, our team at Power gave it a 2."
Are people still being accepted into this experiment?
"Yes, as of today, this study is still looking for volunteers. This research project was originally posted on June 25th, 2020 and was most recently updated on August 30th, 2022. So far, only 1 site has been recruited to participate but the goal is to have 40 patients total."
How large is the sample size for this clinical trial?
"The clinical trial is definitely recruiting patients if the information on clinicaltrials.gov is anything to go off of. This experiment was originally posted on June 25th 2020 and has been updated as recently as August 30th 2022. They are looking for a total of 40 people from 1 location."
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Most responsive sites:
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester: < 24 hours
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