Evidence maturity by indication

How mature the published human evidence is for mesenchymal stromal cell therapy, by indication.

Appraisal follows our published evidence policy. It describes the literature, not expected results for any individual.
IndicationHuman studiesRandomised trialsOutcome durabilityRegulatory status
Knee osteoarthritisYesYesSymptom scores to 12–24 months in trialsNot an approved therapy in most jurisdictions
Multiple sclerosisYesYes (small)Mixed; heterogeneous endpointsInvestigational
Parkinson's diseaseYes (early phase)LimitedShort follow-upInvestigational
Spinal cord injuryYes (early phase)LimitedFunction gains inconsistentInvestigational
Autism spectrumYes (small)FewWeak; outcome measures contestedInvestigational
Erectile dysfunctionYes (small)FewShort follow-upInvestigational

No cell therapy listed here is an approved treatment for these indications in the United States, the United Kingdom or the European Union. Treatment abroad does not change that.

Source: StemCell Longevita — Evidence maturity by indication. Published 2026-08-23. Reuse permitted under CC BY 4.0 with a link back to this source.