Clinical trials for stem cell transplantation: when are they needed?
In recent years, both stem cell research and the clinical application of these promising cells have increased rapidly. About 1000 clinical trials using stem cells have to date been performed globally. More importantly, more than 10 stem cell-based products have been approved in some countries. With the rapid growth of stem cell applications, some countries have used clinical trials as a tool to diminish the rate of clinical stem cell applications. However, the point at which stem cell clinical trials are essential remains unclear. This commentary discusses when stem cell clinical trials are essential for stem cell transplantation therapies.
Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Application, University of Science, Viet Nam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. pvphuc@hcmuns.edu.vn.
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Van Pham
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015507:Drugs, Investigational / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D061214:Patient Safety; D057285:Precision Medicine; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013234:Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
D015507:Drugs, Investigational
Clinical trials; Stem cell therapy; Stem cell transplantation; Stem cells