How many stem-cell trials for Chronic Wounds & Ulcers are recruiting right now?
As of 2026-08-29: 3 open studies against 53 registrations overall, or 6% of the historical total.
Who these studies will actually take
Trials specify ulcer size, duration, grade and adequate perfusion, and require offloading compliance. Ulcers that heal during a screening run-in period are excluded — a design detail that exists because standard care alone heals a substantial share.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05610865 — Efficacy of Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 28 | University of the Punjab | 2020-11-20 |
| NCT07498218 — Phase 1 Study of VELGRAFT, a Living Cellular Construct, in the Management of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers Which Have Attained Granulation Tissue | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 24 | Ayu, Inc. | 2026-03-11 |
| NCT06681428 — Rising Tide - Amniotic Tissue(s) Treatments for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers | n/a | Recruiting | 240 | Tides Medical | 2024-11-14 |
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 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.
- Anterogen Co., Ltd. — 7 registered records
- Jie Shen — 3 registered records
- BioTissue Holdings, Inc — 2 registered records
- Third Military Medical University — 2 registered records
- Medical University of Warsaw — 2 registered records
- PolarityTE — 2 registered records
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Chronic Wounds & Ulcers are recruiting right now?
3 of 53 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?
Trial participation is normally free of charge for the intervention under study; some studies even reimburse travel. Payment demands invert that relationship and should stop the conversation.
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.
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