Cell-based therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is also known as motor neuron disease (MND) is a fatal disease associated with rapidly progressive disability, for which no definitive treatment as yet exists. Current treatment regimens largely focus on relieving symptoms to improve the quality of life of those affected. Based on data from preclinical studies, cell-based therapy is a promising treatment for ALS/MND.

Objectives

To assess the effects of cell-based therapy for people with ALS/MND, compared with placebo or no additional treatment.

Search methods

On 21 June 2016, we searched the Cochrane Neuromuscular Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and Embase. We also searched two clinical trials' registries for ongoing or unpublished studies.

Selection cri

SUBMITTER: Abdul Wahid SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6464737 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature