眼部疾病
失明
超过一百万美国人被法律认定为失明,另有 320 万人患有视觉障碍。导致失明的原因有很多,比如年龄相关性黄斑变性 (AMD) 和色素性视网膜炎等,这些疾病会导致视力受损。
干细胞正被探索作为一种潜在的治疗方法,用于替代眼中受损的细胞。
临床试验课题 | 临床试验编号 |
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Can autologous (their own) bone marrow derived stem cells be used to treat retinal/optic nerve damage and disease? |
NCT03011541
MD Stem Cells Connecticut USA |
Can cultured stem cells from the epithelium of the cornea be used to treat blindness associated with corneal pathologies? |
NCT02948023
L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, India |