February 12, 2010

First FDA Approved Stem Cell Trial for Children with Cerebral Palsy

by Robert A. D'Iorio

Researchers in at the Medical College of Georgia are conducting the first FDA approved stem cell study for children that suffer from cerebral palsy.

The researchers will study 40 children between the ages of 2 and 12 that have cerebral palsy. In order to qualify for the study the children must not be able to sit up by 12 months or unable to walk by 18 months.