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Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy for Autism

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Autistic Disorder
Interventions
Biological: Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells
Registration Number
NCT02627131
Lead Sponsor
Vinmec Healthcare System
Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of autologous bone marrow mononuclear stem cells in the management of autism.

Detailed Description

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

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Stem cell transplantationAutologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells2 intrathecal administrations of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells at baseline and 3 months afterward
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Total Score of Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)3 months and 6 months after transplantation

CARS

Number of adverse eventsThrough study completion, an average of 6 months

Examples of adverse events to look for: vomiting, increased hyperactivity, fever, bleeding, hematoma, seizures and neurological deficits

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vinmec International Hospital

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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