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How Far Away Is Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's?

How Far Away Is Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's? (0:18)

The pilot for stem cell therapy is three to five years away, but that is just a first step in the process, explains HealthMaker Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Health.

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I would say the pilot that we are working on is in theory achievable within the next three, four years but then it will need to go to a multisender randomized control studies for [xx].

Melissa Houser, MD

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About Melissa Houser, MD

Melissa Houser, MD, is the clinical director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. She discusses research into causes and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, including stem cell research.

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