How many stem-cell trials for Cerebral Palsy are recruiting right now?
As of 2026-08-29: 2 open studies against 41 registrations overall, or 5% of the historical total.
Who these studies will actually take
Trials define age ranges, motor-function levels (usually GMFCS bands) and require families to sustain a rehabilitation schedule around dosing. Sites often exclude children who cannot return for scored assessments, which rules out most international travel-in enrolment.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02795052 — Neurologic Stem Cell Treatment Study | n/a | Recruiting | 500 | MD Stem Cells | 2016-06 |
| NCT05018819 — Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intravenous Infusion for CP | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 15 | The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine | 2022-02-01 |
What recruiting does and does not mean
Open enrolment is an administrative state, not a clinical endorsement. Sponsors register before recruiting, keep records open through slow periods and close them late. Read the eligibility section and the last-update date together before drawing any conclusion.
Sites sit in 16 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.
- Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez — 3 registered records
- MD Stem Cells — 2 registered records
- Royan Institute — 2 registered records
- Neurogen Brain and Spine Institute — 2 registered records
- Chaitanya Hospital, Pune — 2 registered records
- The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine — 2 registered records
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Cerebral Palsy are recruiting right now?
2 of 41 registered records (2026-08-29).
Can I join one of these trials?
Only if you meet the published eligibility criteria and the site confirms capacity. Start from the registry record's contact block, not from a clinic advertisement.
Do trials charge participants?
Participants are not usually billed for the study product. A five-figure invoice attached to a supposed trial place means you are buying a treatment, not joining research.
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.