# New clinical trial may be available soon

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [July 20, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877 "2018-07-20T14:37:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Beryl\_Park](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/beryl_park/32/5716_2.png) [@Beryl\_Park](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Beryl_Park)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877/1 "2018-07-20T14:37:55Z")

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[https://bioinformant.com/steminent-fda-approval-ind/](https://bioinformant.com/steminent-fda-approval-ind/)

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**Author:** ![Shoaib](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Shoaib](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Shoaib)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877/2 "2018-07-20T17:26:11Z")

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Thank you. Something to look forward to. I just called Johns Hopkins to let me know, if their site is selected for the trial.

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**Author:** ![Shoaib](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Shoaib](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Shoaib)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877/3 "2018-07-20T17:54:47Z")

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There seem to be almost 60% that respond positively from a single infusion.

[http://www.steminent.com/stemchymalpolyqsca/](http://www.steminent.com/stemchymalpolyqsca/)

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**Author:** ![Zillet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ce73a5/32.png) [@Zillet](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Zillet)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877/4 "2018-07-22T22:07:48Z")

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Thanks for sharing. I have been patiently waiting for news like this. There is hope…🙂

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**Author:** ![Chas521](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/chas521/32/5683_2.png) [@Chas521](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Chas521)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877/5 "2018-07-23T14:10:30Z")

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Maybe I missed it but is this trial done by taking pills or with injection? Also, does anyone know of the downside [possible effects] by taking part in the study? Also, are doctor appointments necessary? Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Shoaib](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Shoaib](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Shoaib)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/new-clinical-trial-may-be-available-soon/6877/6 "2018-07-23T15:00:02Z")

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So far, it seems that it is an infusion of stem cells derived from adipose tissues and not a pill. The positive effects from one infusion, usually is seen after one month and lasts for 6 months. About 60 % have shown a positive response. I don’t know when the phase II/III studies will start and which ataxia centers will be involved. Keeping an eye out.