Clinical trials
Stem Cell clinical trials
Below are recruiting stem cell clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 740 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07498218RecruitingPhase 1
Studying VELGRAFT for diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a new treatment called VELGRAFT, which is made from living cells, for diabetic foot ulcers that haven't healed with standard care. The goal is to see if it can help the wound close and heal more effectively.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04210791Enrolling by invitation
Stem cell transplant using your own cells for AL amyloidosis
This trial tests whether an autologous stem cell transplant (using your own stem cells) can help people with newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis. It may be offered to help your body reset abnormal disease-producing cells, based on your health and test results.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06647979RecruitingPhase 1
Gene editing for severe sickle cell or thalassemia
This trial tests a new gene therapy that edits your own blood stem cells to help them make more fetal hemoglobin, which can prevent sickling and reduce the need for transfusions. It is for people with severe sickle cell disease or beta thalassemia who do not have a matched sibling donor.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13–40 - NCT06941389Recruiting
Comparing stem cell transplant vs standard therapy for sickle cell disease
This study compares two treatment approaches for children with sickle cell anemia: a stem cell transplant from a matched family donor versus continuing regular disease-modifying medicines. It aims to see which treatment works better over time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–20 - NCT06641648RecruitingPhase 1
Donor NK cells with low-dose IL-2 for AML relapse after stem cell transplant
This trial tests a new treatment for patients whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back after a stem cell transplant. It uses immune cells from the original donor, combined with a low dose of a protein called IL-2, to try to fight the leukemia without causing severe side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04491370RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell transplant then polatuzumab for certain lymphomas
This trial tests whether doing your own stem cell transplant, followed by polatuzumab, can improve outcomes in people with specific B-cell non-Hodgkin or Hodgkin lymphomas that did not fully respond or has come back. It aims to add a targeted medicine after transplant to help control the lymphoma.
Valhalla, New YorkAges 12–70 - NCT03127761Recruiting
Transplant study for Medicare patients with advanced myeloma
This study looks at outcomes of an allogeneic transplant (a donor-based transplant) in people with stage II–III multiple myeloma or primary plasma cell leukemia who have Medicare. It may help doctors better understand which patients benefit and what to expect before and after transplant.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT04691622RecruitingPhase 1
Treat chronic norovirus using donor immune cells
This Phase 1 study tests whether giving immune cells made from a donor can help children and adults with long-lasting (chronic) norovirus infection. It’s aimed at people whose immune system is weakened after a stem cell transplant, solid organ transplant, or due to primary immune problems.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3 months–80 years - NCT07685457Recruiting
Virus-specific T cells for stubborn viral infections after transplant
This trial tests whether specially trained immune cells (virus-specific T cells) can safely treat stubborn viral infections after a stem cell transplant. It focuses on children and young adults who have not responded to standard antiviral treatments.
SeoulAges 1–25 - NCT07680933RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib plus chemo for newly diagnosed DLBCL
This trial tests if adding orelabrutinib (a targeted pill) to standard chemotherapy, with or without a stem cell transplant, works better for people with a new diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It may help patients who have a higher risk of the lymphoma coming back.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06608732RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T therapy plus stem cell transplant for B-cell ALL with MRD
This trial tests a combination of a CAR-T cell therapy (Inaticabtagene Autoleucel) followed by your own stem cells being transplanted back into you. It is for teenagers and adults who have B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that is in first complete remission but still has tiny amounts of cancer cells (called MRD) that can be detected by sensitive tests.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 16–70 - NCT07313020Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Handheld imaging to track stem cells in knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a new handheld imaging device (MPI) to track stem cells injected into the knee. It aims to see if the device can safely monitor how the stem cells move and work in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Haikou, HainanAges 18–75 - NCT04684368RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment study for children and young adults with NGGCT brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests a new treatment approach for certain brain tumors called NGGCT in children and young adults. It may help improve outcomes by targeting tumors in specific brain locations and using tumor marker tests to guide care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–29 - NCT03326921RecruitingPhase 1
T cell treatment for leukemia after a bone marrow transplant
This early-phase trial tests an immune “T cell” therapy made to recognize a specific leukemia target. It is for people whose acute leukemia has come back (relapsed) or did not fully respond after receiving a donor stem cell transplant.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 80 years - NCT02781922RecruitingPhase 3
Stem cell infusion for single-ventricle heart failure during surgery
This trial tests whether an infusion of heart stem/progenitor cells can improve outcomes for children with a single working heart chamber (single ventricle) who are scheduled for the next surgical stage (Glenn or Fontan). It may help the heart function after surgery, but participation depends on several heart, lung, brain, and overall health safety criteria.
KanagawaAges birth–6 years - NCT02015013RecruitingPhase 2
Blood cell collection study for immune system disorders
This study collects blood-forming cells from people with low CD4 counts and healthy volunteers to learn how the immune system works. It may help researchers better understand and treat conditions like idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06514378RecruitingPhase 1
Safety of stem cells for chronic lung transplant rejection
This trial tests whether a single dose of stem cells given through a bronchoscope is safe for people whose lungs are failing after a transplant. It may help those with a condition called bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), a type of chronic rejection that makes it harder to breathe.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06488898RecruitingPhase 2
Cell therapy to stabilize large abdominal aortic aneurysm
This trial tests whether a special cell treatment can help stabilize a large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) instead of just watching it grow. You may qualify if your aneurysm is at least 5 cm wide and you are scheduled for standard endovascular repair.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06715046Recruiting
Blood DNA test after stem cell transplant
This study checks if looking at DNA in your blood can help doctors see how well your stem cell transplant is working and catch any problems early. It is for people with blood cancers getting a transplant from a donor.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07542808RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Stem cell treatment vs. hyaluronic acid for knee arthritis
This study tests whether an injection of stem cells (special cells that can help repair tissue) works better than a standard hyaluronic acid injection for knee osteoarthritis pain. Both treatments are injected into the knee to reduce pain and improve function.
Abu DhabiAges 18 years+ - NCT06197672RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells for CD4-positive AML before stem cell transplant
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy (CAR T cells) designed to target and kill leukemia cells that have a specific marker (CD4). The goal is to help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has not responded to standard treatments get ready for a stem cell transplant.
Miami, FloridaAges 12 years+ - NCT07285668Recruiting
Special donor immune cells after stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This study tests whether giving specially treated donor immune cells after a stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in patients with high-risk blood cancers. You would get a stem cell transplant from a relative, followed by an infusion of donor cells that have been processed to reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–80 - NCT06735690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Immune cells plus vaccine after stem cell transplant for leukemia
This trial is for people with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are getting a stem cell transplant from a family donor. After transplant, you'd receive a treatment that combines specially designed immune cells (CAR T cells) that target your leukemia, plus a vaccine that helps those cells work better.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03707262RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brother or sister donor transplant using kidney and stem cells
This study tests a combined approach for kidney transplant patients: standard living-donor kidney transplant plus an added “stem cell” component taken from the same sibling donor. It aims to improve transplant outcomes by trying to better control the immune response and reduce complications.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stem cell?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 740 recruiting stem cell studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a stem cell trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a stem cell trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.