Umbilical cord blood administration: Effective for improving symptoms in children with cerebral palsy:
-Clinical research at Kochi University-
-Expanding its use in regenerative medicine-
Kochi University:
Since 2017, we have been conducting a clinical study to administer umbilical cord blood to children with cerebral palsy under 1 to 7 years of age.
End of December 2021:
We went to a total of 11 people, 6 people who used their own blood and 5 people who received it between siblings.
In addition to exercise such as walking, some people showed improvement in intelligence.
Clinical study in October 2021:
Aira City 5-year-old child is one of the cerebral palsy after birth,
Received a diagnosis of “periventricular leukomalacia”
There was motor dysfunction and intellectual disability.
According to the family:
On the night of cord blood administration,
Effects such as improving the smooth tongue have begun to appear.
The next day:
It is said that the movement of the hands became smoother, and it became possible to write letters and use chopsticks.
Next week:
With the development of the muscles of the thighs, it improved to the point of taking a walk using a walker.
It was effective not only in motor function but also in intelligence.
Also effective in intelligence:
It is said that the average score of intelligence tests such as language comprehension has improved significantly.
The family said, “I was worried about what kind of effect it would have at first, but I’m glad that my son’s potential has expanded after treatment.”
Explanation of Kochi University:
The administration of umbilical cord blood is performed by intravenous drip and is completed in one day.
It is said that early people will have the effect of strengthening their grip strength the next day.
Improved over the second half year of administration,
When used in combination with rehabilitation
It is known that the effect will continue for three years.
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