Stem cells for chronic radiation bowel damage
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special type of stem cells (from umbilical cord blood) can help heal chronic bowel damage caused by radiation therapy. It is for people whose bowel symptoms, like diarrhea or pain, continue despite standard treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had radiation treatment to your pelvic or abdominal area and have ongoing bowel damage (confirmed by a scope and biopsy at least 3 months after radiation ended).
- Your bowel symptoms are moderate to severe (grade 2-3) and did not improve after 2 weeks of usual treatment.
- Your cancer has been stable or under control for at least 3 months.
- Your liver and kidney function tests are within acceptable limits (no more than 2-3 times the normal range).
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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