How many stem-cell trials for Tendon & Sports Injuries are recruiting right now?
As of 2026-08-29: 1 open studies against 13 registrations overall, or 8% of the historical total.
Who these studies will actually take
Trials specify tendon location, symptom duration, imaging confirmation and failure of a supervised loading programme. That last criterion excludes most people who have not yet done structured rehabilitation properly.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07111325 — Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of iEVs Injection in Treating Lateral Epicondylitis of Humerus | Phase 1, Phase 2 | Recruiting | 24 | Shanghai 6th People's Hospital | 2023-07-01 |
What recruiting does and does not mean
Recruiting means a sponsor has an approved protocol and is looking for participants who meet specific criteria. It does not mean the therapy is on sale, that you qualify, or that earlier studies were positive. Records are also left as recruiting after enrolment stalls, so the contact block on the registry page matters more than the label.
Sites sit in 5 countries, led by South Korea. 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.
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine — 2 registered records
- Seoul National University Hospital — 2 registered records
- University College, London — 1 registered record
- INCREDIWEAR HOLDINGS, INC. — 1 registered record
- CM Chungmu Hospital — 1 registered record
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University — 1 registered record
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Tendon & Sports Injuries are recruiting right now?
1 of 13 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?
Standard practice is that the sponsor funds the investigational product. Charges framed as administrative fees deserve the same scrutiny as the treatment claim itself.
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.