How many stem-cell trials for Muscular Dystrophy are recruiting right now?
4 of 26 registered studies were open to enrolment in the 2026-08-29 snapshot — 15% of everything ever registered for this condition with a stem-cell intervention.
Who these studies will actually take
Trials define genotype precisely, use age and ambulatory-status bands, and require standardised functional testing. Genotype exclusions mean many families find that studies they read about cannot enrol their child.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07086521 — Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of ULSC in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 16 | Restem, LLC. | 2025-12-01 |
| NCT00874783 — Development of IPS from Donated Somatic Cells of Patients with Neurological Diseases | n/a | Recruiting | 120 | Hadassah Medical Organization | 2009-04 |
| NCT07287189 — Phase 2 Study of SAT-3247 in Pediatric Ambulatory Patients | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 51 | Satellos Bioscience, Inc. | 2025-12-08 |
| NCT06692426 — Trial of Cell Based Therapy for DMD | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 8 | Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota | 2025-03-20 |
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 17 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.
- Neurogen Brain and Spine Institute — 4 registered records
- Chaitanya Hospital, Pune — 2 registered records
- ENCell — 2 registered records
- Satellos Bioscience, Inc. — 2 registered records
- Acibadem University — 1 registered record
- Hope Biosciences Research Foundation — 1 registered record
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Muscular Dystrophy are recruiting right now?
4 of 26 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?
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.