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Korean university hospitals run clinical trials of mesenchymal stem cells in spinal cord injury, aiming to reduce inflammation and support neural recovery. This remains investigational, not standard care.

Clinical research progress in Korea
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Korean university hospitals run clinical trials of mesenchymal stem cells in spinal cord injury, aiming to reduce inflammation and support neural recovery. This remains investigational, not standard care.
Enrolment requires strict criteria including time since injury, severity grade and overall health status.
International patients should have their treating doctor send English-language records and contact the hospital's international patient centre directly.
Some trials cover the cell therapy itself, but patients typically still pay travel, accommodation and certain tests.
Korean university hospitals run clinical trials of mesenchymal stem cells in spinal cord injury, aiming to reduce inflammation and support neural recovery. This remains investigational, not standard care.
Status: Investigational
Conducted by: University hospitals
5 points • reviewed 2026-08-01
Reviewed and last updated: 2026-08-01
4 sources • every claim is traceable
https://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/index.do
https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
https://www.medicalkorea.or.kr/
Last updated: 2026-08-01 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.
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