How many stem-cell trials for Ulcerative Colitis are recruiting right now?
1 of 15 registered studies were open to enrolment in the 2026-08-29 snapshot — 7% of everything ever registered for this condition with a stem-cell intervention.
Who these studies will actually take
Trials require endoscopic activity scoring, documented failure of standard therapy and exclusion of infection, including C. difficile. Symptom-based enquiries usually fail because entry depends on endoscopy, not on how someone feels.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05294107 — Intestinal Organoids | n/a | Recruiting | 90 | Rennes University Hospital | 2022-09-06 |
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 7 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.
- The Cleveland Clinic — 2 registered records
- Direct Biologics, LLC — 1 registered record
- Liaocheng People's Hospital — 1 registered record
- IRCCS San Raffaele — 1 registered record
- Newcastle University — 1 registered record
- University Hospital, Montpellier — 1 registered record
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Ulcerative Colitis are recruiting right now?
1 of 15 registered records (2026-08-29).
Can I join one of these trials?
Possibly, if the criteria fit and a site can take you. Nobody can promise a place on your behalf, and any intermediary charging a fee to arrange one is not part of the trial.
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.