AutismPhase 1NCT05003960
Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord or Placental Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intravenous Infusion for Autism
A Phase 1 study testing cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells in people with Autism, run by The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine at 2 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
This trial will study the safety and efficacy of intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of Autism Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Autism
- What is being tested?
- cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 15 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- 23 Jan 2022to 1 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of Autism
Who cannot join
- Active infection
- Active cancer
- Chronic multisystem organ failure
- Pregnancy
- Clinically significant Abnormalities on pre-treatment laboratory evaluation
- Medical condition that would (based on the opinion of the investigator) compromise patient's safety
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- Previous organ transplant
- Seizure disorder
- Hypersensitivity to sulfur
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
2 sites in 2 countries
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Prodromos Stem Cell Institute
Naples, Florida, 34102
Chadwick Prodromos, MD, 847-699-6810 ext. 202, care@thepsci.com
Greece1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Prodromos Stem Cell Institute
Athens
Chadwick Prodromos, MD, 847-699-6810 ext. 202, care@thepsci.com
About this study
Official title: Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord or Placental Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intravenous Infusion for the Treatment of Autism
This trial will study the safety and efficacy of intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of Autism
Read the detailed description
Studies have shown that stem cell treatment is safe and efficacious for the treatment of Autism. Patients with Autism will receive a single intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells. Patients will be evaluated within one month pre treatment and at 1, 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 months post treatment for safety and efficacy.
- Conditions
- Autism
- Being tested
- cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells
- Keywords
- Autism, stem cell treatment
- Medical subject headings
- Autistic Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cellsBiological
cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Group | Experimental | One intravenous infusion Receives: Biological: cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Safety (adverse events)
Clinical monitoring of possible adverse events or complications
Measured: Four year follow-up
Secondary outcomes (1)
Efficacy: Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)
ATEC is a questionnaire to measure changes in severity in response to treatment. It will be completed for each follow up point.
Measured: Four year follow-up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Aug 2021
- Study start23 Jan 2022
- Primary completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AutismStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Chadwick Prodromos, MD, Principal investigator, The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05003960
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SC-8-ATG-8-02
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Aug 2021
- Last updated
- 20 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Mahapatra S, Vyshedsky D, Martinez S, Kannel B, Braverman J, Edelson SM, Vyshedskiy A. Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) Norms: A "Growth Chart" for ATEC Score Changes as a Function of Age. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 16;5(2):25. doi: 10.3390/children5020025.
PubMed 29462954Lv YT, Zhang Y, Liu M, Qiuwaxi JN, Ashwood P, Cho SC, Huan Y, Ge RC, Chen XW, Wang ZJ, Kim BJ, Hu X. Transplantation of human cord blood mononuclear cells and umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in autism. J Transl Med. 2013 Aug 27;11:196. doi: 10.1186/1479-5876-11-196.
PubMed 23978163Riordan NH, Hincapie ML, Morales I, Fernandez G, Allen N, Leu C, Madrigal M, Paz Rodriguez J, Novarro N. Allogeneic Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: Safety Profile and Effect on Cytokine Levels. Stem Cells Transl Med. 2019 Oct;8(10):1008-1016. doi: 10.1002/sctm.19-0010. Epub 2019 Jun 11.
PubMed 31187597
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord or Placental Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intravenous Infusion for the Treatment of Autism
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05003960
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SC-8-ATG-8-02
- Conditions
- Autism
- Keywords
- Autism, stem cell treatment
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative MedicineUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This trial will study the safety and efficacy of intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of Autism
Detailed description
Studies have shown that stem cell treatment is safe and efficacious for the treatment of Autism. Patients with Autism will receive a single intravenous infusion of cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells. Patients will be evaluated within one month pre treatment and at 1, 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 months post treatment for safety and efficacy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Group | Experimental | Biological: cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cellsOne intravenous infusion |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Diagnosis of Autism
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Active infection
- Active cancer
- Chronic multisystem organ failure
- Pregnancy
- Clinically significant Abnormalities on pre-treatment laboratory evaluation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cellscultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells | Biological | Treatment Group |
Primary outcome
Safety (adverse events)
Time frame: Four year follow-up
Clinical monitoring of possible adverse events or complications
1 secondary outcome
Efficacy: Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)
Time frame: Four year follow-up
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 29462954Mahapatra S, Vyshedsky D, Martinez S, Kannel B, Braverman J, Edelson SM, Vyshedskiy A. Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) Norms: A "Growth Chart" for ATEC Score Changes as a Function of Age. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 16;5(2):25. doi: 10.3390/children5020025.
- Background: PubMed 23978163Lv YT, Zhang Y, Liu M, Qiuwaxi JN, Ashwood P, Cho SC, Huan Y, Ge RC, Chen XW, Wang ZJ, Kim BJ, Hu X. Transplantation of human cord blood mononuclear cells and umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in autism. J Transl Med. 2013 Aug 27;11:196. doi: 10.1186/1479-5876-11-196.
- Background: PubMed 31187597Riordan NH, Hincapie ML, Morales I, Fernandez G, Allen N, Leu C, Madrigal M, Paz Rodriguez J, Novarro N. Allogeneic Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: Safety Profile and Effect on Cytokine Levels. Stem Cells Transl Med. 2019 Oct;8(10):1008-1016. doi: 10.1002/sctm.19-0010. Epub 2019 Jun 11.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Chadwick Prodromos, MD principal investigator
The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine
2 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing cultured allogeneic adult umbilical cord or placental derived mesenchymal stem cells in people with Autism, run by The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine at 2 sites in 2 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States, Greece. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Safety (adverse events) (time frame: Four year follow-up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05003960, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Oct 2026.