Is stem cell therapy for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome worth it?
Current evidence does not support buying cell therapy as routine CRPS care after other treatments have failed. The most defensible access is through a well-designed registered clinical trial with independent oversight, transparent costs and no promise of pain or functional improvement. Participation must remain integrated with specialist multidisciplinary CRPS care.
How stem cells are studied for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that may follow injury or surgery and can involve sensory, autonomic, motor and trophic changes in a limb. Management is individualised and commonly includes rehabilitation, pain treatment and psychological support, with specialist interventions in selected cases. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and other cell approaches are experimental; proposed inflammatory or neural mechanisms have not established clinical benefit. The registry table on this page lists relevant studies and their current recruitment status.
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