Intrathecal Transplantation of UC-MSC in Patients With Early Stage of Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

Biological/cell based

General health

Online since 4 November 2021, updated 1143 days ago

About this trial

This study is recruiting individuals with spinal cord injuries to evaluate the safety and effect of transplanting umbilical cord-derived stem cells (UC-MSC) for treatment of different phases of spinal cord injury: sub-acute (two week to two months); early chronic (two months to 12 months), and late chronic (after 12 months). The purpose is to measure any benefit from UC-MSC transplantation, and to find out the best time for treatment. In the first part of the study, investigators will treat individuals with early stage chronic injuries with UC-MSC transplantation or placebo.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 65 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

2 months - 12 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-S5

What’s involved

Type

Biological/cell based

Details

If included, the participant will receive an intrathecal injection of either 1) UC-MSC or 2) placebo (no UC-MSC), into the CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) around the spinal cord, once a month for 4 months. The participant will be followed for 12 months.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

General health

Additional benefits

Arm/hand function

Bladder health/function

Sensory function

Standing/walking/mobility

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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