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2 articles from the last 7 days matching "cell therapy"

Clinical trialRSS2 days ago

AAN 2026: Parkinson’s cell therapy trial shows sustained benefits

A company called BlueRock Therapeutics tested a new cell therapy called bemdaneprocel for Parkinson's disease. In a small early-stage trial, patients who received one dose of this therapy showed improvement in their movement symptoms, and these improvements lasted for up to three years. This is promising because it suggests a single treatment might help Parkinson's patients for a long time.

WHY IT MATTERSIf bemdaneprocel continues to show sustained benefits in larger trials, it could offer Parkinson's patients a one-time treatment option instead of daily medications, potentially improving quality of life and treatment adherence.
👁 Watch this spaceParkinson's diseaseRead →
Clinical trialRSS3 days ago

FDA clears trial testing Mesoblast cell therapy in kids with DMD

The FDA has approved a clinical trial for a new cell therapy called remestemcel-L-rknd made by Mesoblast. The therapy will be tested in children ages 5-9 who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a serious muscle disease. About 76 children will participate in the trial and receive either the therapy or a placebo while continuing their regular DMD treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial represents a new treatment approach for DMD in young children who are still in a critical window for muscle development, offering families a potential alternative or complement to existing therapies.
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