Title
Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy for Autism: An Open Label Uncontrolled Clinical Trial
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
Vinmec International HospitalStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Autistic DisorderIntervention/Treatment
allogeneic adipose derived mesenchymal stem cell ...Study Participants
24The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of autologous bone marrow mononuclear stem cells in the management of autism.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of autologous bone marrow mononuclear stem cells in the management of autism of 24 patients at Vinmec International Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
Transplantation of Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells
2 intrathecal administrations of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells at baseline and 3 months afterward
Inclusion Criteria: - Confirmed diagnosis of autism according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV (DSM-IV) diagnostic criteria for autistic disorder 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 Severe psychiatric disorders