Stem cell research....
I was wondering if anyone has tried stem cell replacement? I've been looking into it but I'm not sure if I should do it or not. I've spoke to two people who had it done and they say their life has improved, however my pulmonary doctor wants to know your clinicals and many cannot provide them. It costs lots of money also...any ideas?
Hi PJ and welcome.
Stem cell research and its applicability warrants serious consideration. Looking into and evaluating if stem cell therapy is suitable for your particular level of disease will require a thorough assessment by your physician(s). Results of clinical trials are beyond the scope of this community as of now. I'm certain your physician can avail himself of data accessible through the medical community and his peers.
Good luck to you and please stay in touch.
Leon (site moderator)
A review of www.clinicaltrials.gov shows that there are several different studies being conducted in the US by various groups. Almost all of them are designed only to determine if the procedure is safe for people. If you decide to pursue one of these studies, don't be surprised if you are asked to pay for the privilege of participating. Paying for participating in a clinical trial turns out to be both legal and ethical; however, most clinical trials are designed and constructed so that the patient donates their time or is paid for various aspects of the research.
If you choose to participate, please remember that there is no scientific, clinical evidence that the procedure makes any difference at all to patients; all the evidence I've seen has been anecdotal by the patients who've participated.
Cellular research has already provided some remarkable results and I do believe that it holds the best hope for either a permanent "fix" or a cure for COPD. I don't believe that any of these current trials will contribute much to our knowledge or lead to additional research.
Jean
Thank you SO much for your thorough reply and all the information, Jean! We are so glad you found are community, and appreciate your sharing your experience and knowledge here!
Best,
Jenn (Community Manager, COPD.net)
We do now have an informative article posted on ‘stem cell therapy and COPD’. For those interested, it can be found here: https://copd.net/news/stem-cell-therapy/
All the best, Leon (site moderator)
