Any success stories with regenerative therapy for cerebral palsy?
Hi. My 3-year-old has ataxic-hyperkinetic CP. He can sit but balance is very poor, no walking yet, lots of involuntary movements. Standard rehab helps a little, but I’m searching for something more. Some clinics abroad offer stem cell treatments for young children with CP to supposedly support brain plasticity and motor development. Has anyone tried or deeply researched this? What were the outcomes like?
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We considered it for our son at age 2.5 (similar type). From families who went ahead, the most common reports are calmer movements, better postural stability, and faster gains during physio sessions in the following 6–12 months. Ataxia and dyskinesia respond variably - some kids get more noticeable benefits than others. The key seems to be early age + high-quality cells + aggressive rehab afterward.
This particular review looked credible and not too salesy https://stemplus.clinic/disease-treatment/cerebral-palsy/ - it follows one child’s journey month by month, with notes on what improved (balance, fewer tremors) and what stayed challenging. It gave us good questions to ask clinics. Still very individual, so consult your child’s developmental pediatrician or neurologist thoroughly first.