The Safety and Efficacy of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation in Spinal Cord Injury Patients Location: China

Overview: This trial aims to investigate transplantation of umbilical cord stem cells from patients with paraplegia. The study is being conducted at the General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces in Haidian. Stem cells derived from donated umbilical cord blood will be given to the trial participants via the femoral artery. The trial expect to enrol 20 patients with traumatic paraplegia [levels T10 through to L2] between April 2012 and December 2013. Participants will be assessed for complications and for improvement in functions such as bladder contracting capacity as well as sensory responsiveness.

Trial Design: Safety and Efficacy Study

Status: Open - Recruiting

Stem Cell: Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

Intrathecal Transplantation Of Autologous Adipose Tissue Derived MSC in the Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Location: South Korea

Overview: This trial is investigating the effects of stem cells from the patient's own fat in the treatment of chronic spinal cord injury. The trial is being conducted at the Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul and plans to recruit 15 participants. The fat stem cells will be injected into the fluid surrounding the spinal (intrathecal injection) three times over approximately two months. Participants will be monitored for complications and assessed for changes in neurological and sensory function. The trial is expected to complete in December 2013.

Trial Design: Safety and Efficacy Study

Status: Open - Recruiting

Stem Cell: Adult Fatty Tissue Stem Cells

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