This research investigates the use of autologous bone marrow stem cells in patients with spinal cord injury.
The aim of this study is to evaluate autologous bone marrow stem cells transplantation as a safe and potentially beneficial treatment for patients with spinal cord injury.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
All patients will undergo autologous bone marrow stem cell transplantation into the lesion area.
Hospital São Rafael
Salvador, Estado de Bahia, Brazil
Feasibility and safety of bone marrow stem cell transplantation in patients with spinal cord injury
Time frame: Six months
Functional improvement in muscle strength
Functional improvement in muscle strength assessed by the Frankel scale.
Time frame: Six months
Improvement of sphincters control.
Improvement of sphincters control (anal and bladder).
Time frame: Six months
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