A first in human trial of Spinal Cord Implantation therapy (regenerative therapy for spinal cord injury)
Latest Information Update: 21 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Drugs Autologous induced pluripotent stem cell based therapy Matricelf (Primary)
- Indications Spinal cord injuries
- Focus Adverse reactions; First in man
Most Recent Events
- 21 Mar 2026 New trial record
- 26 Feb 2026 According to a Matricelf media release, the company received Helsinki Committee approval at Sheba Medical Center to collect blood from patients with complete spinal cord injury, established a clinical advisory board comprised of neurosurgeons and physicians to guide trial design, patient selection criteria, endpoints, and follow-up protocols. The company also signed an agreement with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) for using dedicated clean rooms in its first clinical study.
- 26 Feb 2026 According to a Matricelf media release, the company expects to begin identifying eligible patients during 2026, with the goal of completing the first clinical implantation during 2027.