Stem Cell Therapy for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a common condition with high morbidity, mortality, and disability. The current treatments for ICH primarily include surgical and pharmacological interventions. For large hematomas, surgical options such as craniotomy, debridement, decompression, and minimally invasive hematoma aspiration may be performed. Pharmacological treatments are mainly symptomatic. Despite timely and standardized surgical or pharmacological interventions, many patients with ICH still experience significant sequelae, which severely affect their quality of life and place a substantial burden on both families and society. Currently, there are limited drugs available specifically for the treatment of ICH. In recent years, stem cell therapy has gained attention as a promising treatment for neurological diseases. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) are multifunctional stem cells with properties such as self-renewal, multidirectional differentiation potential, tissue repair, immunomodulation, and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies have shown that intravenous transplantation of UC-MSCs is safe, and their application in the treatment of ICH can reduce hematoma volume, attenuate cerebral edema and inflammation, and promote the recovery of neurological function. These findings offer a novel therapeutic strategy for ICH. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of UC-MSCs transplantation in patients with subacute intracerebral hemorrhage, and providing a potential new therapeutic approach for this challenging condition.