Stem cell treatment for severe traumatic brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a treatment made from donor stem cells (called mesenchymal stromal cells) can help people recover from a severe traumatic brain injury. The cells are given through a vein within 48 hours of the injury.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You had a traumatic brain injury confirmed by a CT scan within the last 48 hours.
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) and have a very low level of consciousness (GCS score 8 or less), but at least one pupil reacts to light.
- You do not have other serious health problems like cancer, severe organ failure, or a weak immune system.
- You are not pregnant or nursing, and you do not have a history of bleeding or clotting problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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