Patient Questions

What stem cell-based therapies are currently available?

What stem cell-based therapies are currently available for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for ALS that use stem cells, but researchers are conducting clinical trials to test whether stem cell-based therapies for ALS are safe and effective in humans. The website ClinicalTrials.gov has the most up-to-date information about the status of these trials; you can browse their list of clinical trials that are currently recruiting volunteers.

Please direct inquiries about specific clinical trials to the contacts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, as the HSCI is not enrolling any volunteers in clinical trials.

Additional resources:

• The ALS Association has a dedicated phone line and email address for patient and caregiver inquiries.
• The International Society for Stem Cell Research has information on what to consider when joining a clinical trial.

What stem cell-based therapies are currently available for kidney disease?

There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for kidney disease that use stem cells, but researchers are conducting clinical trials to test whether stem cell-based therapies for kidney diseases are safe and effective in humans. The website ClinicalTrials.gov has the most up-to-date information about the status of these trials; you can browse their list of clinical trials that are currently recruiting volunteers.

Please direct inquiries about specific clinical trials to the contacts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, as the HSCI is not enrolling any volunteers in clinical trials.

Additional resources:

• The National Kidney Foundation has a dedicated phone line and email address for patient and caregiver inquiries.
• The International Society for Stem Cell Research has information on what to consider when joining a clinical trial.

What stem cell-based therapies are currently available for eye disease?

There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for eye disease that use stem cells, but researchers are conducting clinical trials to test whether stem cell-based therapies for eye diseases are safe and effective in humans. The website ClinicalTrials.gov has the most up-to-date information about the status of these trials; you can browse their list of clinical trials that are currently recruiting volunteers.

Please direct inquiries about specific clinical trials to the contacts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, as the HSCI is not enrolling any volunteers in clinical trials.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research is a trusted resource that offers information on what to consider when joining a clinical trial.

What stem cell-based therapies are currently available for hearing loss?

There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for hearing loss that use stem cells, but researchers are conducting clinical trials to test whether stem cell-based therapies for hearing loss are safe and effective in humans. The website ClinicalTrials.gov has the most up-to-date information about the status of these trials; you can browse their list of clinical trials that are currently recruiting volunteers.

Please direct inquiries about specific clinical trials to the contacts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, as the HSCI is not enrolling any volunteers in clinical trials.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research is a trusted resource that offers information on what to consider when joining a clinical trial.

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