Experimental cord blood therapy for autism studied
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Researchers report encouraging results in Phase 1 trial of an experimental therapy using cord blood for children with autism.
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Samiha Khanna
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Small, early study encouraging; larger trial underway
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Although additional research is needed, scientists at Duke Health are reporting results from a small, early-stage study of an experimental autism therapy for children using their own umbilical cord blood.
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Content Researchers are no longer seeking new subjects to be screened for participation in the Phase II trial.The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development encourages families interested in participating in research to enter their information in the Duke Registry for Autism Research so they may be contacted for future Duke studies.
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