How many stem-cell trials for Autism Spectrum Disorder are recruiting right now?
The registry lists 6 studies actively recruiting out of 25 records in total (24%), as of 2026-08-29.
Who these studies will actually take
Studies define narrow age windows and require standardised diagnostic confirmation, often ADOS-based, with parents committing to repeated structured assessment. Many families discover their child is outside the age band or that the site cannot enrol from abroad because outcome scoring requires in-person visits.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07622316 — GAIP ASD Research Study | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 100 | Greater Atlanta Integrative Pediatrics | 2026-06-01 |
| NCT07304440 — Adia MED of Winter Park LLC Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Study | Phase 1, Phase 2 | Recruiting | 100 | Adia Med of Winter Park LLC | 2026-05-01 |
| NCT02168868 — Proteomic Biomarker Tests in Blood Samples from Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | n/a | Recruiting | 900 | Benjamin Gesundheit | 2013-05 |
| NCT05003960 — Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intravenous Infusion for Autism | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 15 | The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine | 2022-01-23 |
| NCT07243561 — Prospective Clinical Study on Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes for the Treatment of Childhood Autism | Phase 1, Phase 2 | Recruiting | 60 | Dongfang People's Hospital | 2025-09-01 |
| NCT06399952 — Baker Gordon Syndrome Natural History Study | n/a | Recruiting | 50 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 2024-04-30 |
What recruiting does and does not mean
Recruiting means a sponsor has an approved protocol and is looking for participants who meet specific criteria. It does not mean the therapy is on sale, that you qualify, or that earlier studies were positive. Records are also left as recruiting after enrolment stalls, so the contact block on the registry page matters more than the label.
Sites sit in 14 countries, led by United States. Travelling for a trial rarely works unless the site has confirmed in writing that it can enrol non-residents and fund the follow-up schedule.
Who is running the studies here
Lead sponsors appearing most often for this condition. Useful for one specific check: whether the entity quoting research at you appears anywhere in it.
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — 1 registered record
- Vinmec Healthcare System — 1 registered record
- Vinmec Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology — 1 registered record
- Greater Atlanta Integrative Pediatrics — 1 registered record
- Cell to Cure ApS — 1 registered record
- National Taiwan University Hospital — 1 registered record
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Autism Spectrum Disorder are recruiting right now?
6 of 25 registered records (2026-08-29).
Can I join one of these trials?
Eligibility is decided by the protocol, not by willingness to pay. Read the inclusion and exclusion list on the registry record, then contact the coordinator named there.
Do trials charge participants?
Legitimate registered trials do not normally charge for the investigational intervention. Being asked for a large fee to enrol is a strong warning sign.
Registry and literature counts retrieved 2026-08-29 (ClinicalTrials.gov API v2; PubMed E-utilities). Registration or publication volume measures research activity, not effectiveness or approval. Educational information — not medical advice; verify product, indication, legal pathway and evidence with an independent qualified physician. Page generated 2026-08-29. See our editorial standards.
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