How many stem-cell trials for Stroke Recovery are recruiting right now?
12 of 110 registered studies were open to enrolment in the 2026-08-29 snapshot — 11% of everything ever registered for this condition with a stem-cell intervention.
Who these studies will actually take
Acute trials operate in windows of hours to days; chronic trials require a stable deficit, usually six months or more post-stroke, with a defined severity band. Both exclude significant cognitive impairment that prevents consent and testing.
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 |
| NCT06995625 — The STem Cell-derived Extracellular Vesicle Therapy In Acute Ischemic Stroke (STEVIA) | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 18 | S&Ebio Co. Ltd. | 2026-06-22 |
| NCT07084012 — A Phase IIa Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Infusion of hUC-MSCs in Patients With AIS | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 60 | Shenzhen Wingor Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | 2025-08-27 |
| NCT07731087 — MSC Secretome Therapy for Cognitive Recovery After Subacute Ischemic Stroke | n/a | Recruiting | 70 | Jumraini Tammasse | 2026-07-09 |
| NCT06752720 — Intracerebral Autologous Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Stroke Patients | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 8 | Hokkaido University Hospital | 2024-12-01 |
| NCT05158101 — Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome Intranasal Instillations for Stroke | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 15 | The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine | 2022-02-01 |
| NCT05955326 — Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Sovateltide in Patients With Acute Cerebral Ischemic Stroke | Phase 4 | Recruiting | 160 | Pharmazz, Inc. | 2024-01-08 |
| NCT07145294 — Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells-derived Small Extracellular Vesicles May Promote Neurological Function and Improve Cognitive Impairment in Acute Ischem | Phase 1, Phase 2 | Recruiting | 40 | Hongmei Wang | 2025-03-07 |
What recruiting does and does not mean
The status field tracks paperwork, not promise. What matters underneath it is the eligibility list, the outcome measures the sponsor committed to, and whether a site near you is actually enrolling, all of which sit on the registry record itself.
Sites sit in 22 countries, led by China. 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.
- China Medical University Hospital — 5 registered records
- Pharmazz, Inc. — 3 registered records
- Southern Medical University, China — 3 registered records
- University Hospital, Grenoble — 3 registered records
- ReNeuron Limited — 3 registered records
- Allife Medical Science and Technology Co., Ltd. — 2 registered records
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Stroke Recovery are recruiting right now?
12 of 110 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?
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.
More on this condition
- Stroke Recovery: cell-therapy evidence and registered trials
- How much does stem cell therapy for Stroke Recovery cost? (2026)
- Stroke Recovery stem cell therapy — your questions answered (2026)
- Stroke Recovery: cell-therapy evidence by therapy class
- MSC vs HSCT for Stroke Recovery: what the registries show