Controversial Stem Cell Clinical Trial For Autism Starts Today
A highly experimental stem cell study is starting to enroll participants today. The study will use stem cells from an autistic child’s own umbilical cord blood, which was collected at birth, to hopefully treat language-related symptoms of the disorder. Approximately 30 children between the ages of 2 and 7 will be accepted into the trial. They must have autism and have cord blood banked at the local Cord Blood Registry,…