Why are Cord Blood Stem Cells Being Studied to Treat Cerebral Palsy?
A growing body of published data suggests that a child’s own cord blood stem cells may play an important role in helping the body repair damage to nerve and brain tissue. Animal research has shown that cord blood stem cells have the ability to migrate to the site of injury in the brain and, in certain cases, have been shown to prevent neurological deterioration and even cause cognitive improvement. Even more exciting, FDA-authorized human clinical trials evaluating the use of a child’s own cord blood stem cells in the treatment of cerebral palsy are underway at the Medical College of Georgia and Duke University.
