Cord blood infusion for children with brain injuries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial gives children with brain injuries an infusion of stem cells from their own or a sibling's umbilical cord blood, or from a matched donor. The goal is to see if these cells can help repair brain damage and improve function.
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Who can take part
- Age: 0 to 26 years for autologous (own) cord blood; 6 months to 26 years for sibling or unrelated donor cord blood (Duke only)
- Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (lack of oxygen to the brain), stroke, hydrocephalus, apraxia, or other brain injury
- Have an available cord blood unit that meets quality standards (e.g., cell count, viability, and for unrelated donor, HLA match)
- No serious blood count or chemistry abnormalities, no uncontrolled seizures, no active infections, no immune deficiency or history of chemotherapy
- Parent or legal guardian must provide informed consent
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