How many stem-cell trials for Back Pain & Disc Degeneration are recruiting right now?
Right now 2 of 35 records (6%) carry recruiting status; the rest are completed, finished enrolling or stopped. Snapshot 2026-08-29.
Who these studies will actually take
Entry criteria usually demand a specific pain duration, a defined disc level on MRI, failure of conservative care and no prior fusion at the level in question. That last exclusion removes many of the people most motivated to look for something new.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07386548 — Biologic Injection For Adults With Lumbar Disc Herniation | n/a | Recruiting | 90 | Weill Medical College of Cornell University | 2026-08-30 |
| NCT05066334 — Efficacy of Intradiscal Injection of Autologous BM-MSC in Subjects With Chronic LBP Due to Multilevel Lumbar IDD | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 52 | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico | 2021-03-22 |
What recruiting does and does not mean
A recruiting flag says a protocol cleared ethics review and enrolment is open. It says nothing about earlier results, nothing about your eligibility and nothing about price, because trials are not a purchase channel. Stale flags are common, so contact the listed coordinator rather than trusting the status field.
Sites sit in 11 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.
- Mesoblast, Ltd. — 7 registered records
- Red de Terapia Celular — 3 registered records
- Orthofix Inc. — 2 registered records
- Inbo Han — 2 registered records
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico — 2 registered records
- The Foundation for Spinal Research, Education and Humanitarian Care, Inc. — 1 registered record
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Back Pain & Disc Degeneration are recruiting right now?
2 of 35 registered records (2026-08-29).
Can I join one of these trials?
That depends entirely on the written criteria — age, disease stage, prior treatment and often geography. The site's study coordinator is the only reliable source on current capacity.
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.
More on this condition
- Back Pain & Disc Degeneration: cell-therapy evidence and registered trials
- How much does stem cell therapy for Back Pain & Disc Degeneration cost? (2026)
- Back Pain & Disc Degeneration stem cell therapy — your questions answered (2026)
- Back Pain & Disc Degeneration: cell-therapy evidence by therapy class