Outcomes of Stem Cells for Cerebral Palsy

October 15, 2015 updated by: Vinmec Healthcare System

Outcomes of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells for Cerebral Palsy: A Self-Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of autologous bone marrow mononuclear stem cells in patients with cerebral palsy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of autologous bone marrow mononuclear stem cells in 40 patients with cerebral palsy at Vinmec International Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Hanoi, Vietnam
        • Vinmec international hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year to 15 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Cerebral palsy of any types caused by oxygen deprivation.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Epilepsy
  • Hydrocephalus with ventricular drain
  • Coagulation disorders
  • Allergy to anesthetic agents
  • Severe health conditions such as cancer, failure of heart, lung, liver or kidney
  • Active infections

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Stem cell transplantation
2 intrathecal administrations of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells at baseline and 3 months afterward
Transplantation of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Total Score of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-88
Time Frame: 3 months and 6 months after transplantation
GMFM-88
3 months and 6 months after transplantation
Change in Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-66 Percentile
Time Frame: 3 months and 6 months after transplantation
GMFM-66 percentile
3 months and 6 months after transplantation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Muscle tone
Time Frame: 3 months and 6 months after transplantation
Muscle tone are assessed by Modified Ashworth Scale
3 months and 6 months after transplantation
Number of adverse events
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 6 months
Examples of adverse events to look for: anaphylaxis, allergy, respiratory distress, fever, infections, vomit, epilepsy
Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Liem T Nguyen, MD., PhD., Vinmec Healthcare System

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 2, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 6, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

October 7, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 16, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 15, 2015

Last Verified

October 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

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