Cord Blood Cells in Patients With Acute SCI

Biological/cell based

General health

Online since 12 March 2024, updated 154 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with acute spinal cord injury (up to 7 days post injury) to test the safety and efficacy of the administration of umbilical cord blood cells. If included, participants will receive either: 4 infusions of allogenic cord blood cells samples within a 1-week interval; or 4 infusions of sterile saline (control). Final testing of safety and neurological outcomes will be performed after 12 months.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 75 years

Injury level

C1 - L5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

Time since injury

≤ 7 days

Healthy volunteers

C1-L5

Additionally, participants must

have had decompressive, stabilizing surgery within 5 days post-SCI and prior to the first cell infusion

NOT have motor function in lower limbs

What’s involved

Type

Biological/cell based

Details

- participants will receive 4 infusions of allogenic non-related group- and rhesus-compatible mononuclear cord blood cells samples with a 1-week interval. - Final testing of safety and neurological outcomes will be performed after 12 months.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

General health

Additional benefits

Arm/hand function

Bladder health/function

Mental health and psychosocial factors

Pain

Sensory function

Spasticity

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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