Cord Blood and Cerebral Palsy

I am a CBR client (and a former drug rep, which is why I know of this board)and I have my triplets cord blood banked with CBR. One of my triplets has recently been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Does anyone know what type of results the Duke University study is getting with the Cerebral Palsy patients that are being given their cord blood? If the results are good, how long is it taking to see the results?

The results from the Duke U trial are very promising. Youtube Duke CP and you will see some amazing stories of children that are in the trial. Sometimes the results are as soon as 4-5 days

Make sure you call CBR so they can connect you with the transplant team at Duke. Good luck!

I am a physician/scientist in Texas: The results at Duke University are modest at best. Remarkable results are always possible (as seen in two cases amongst dozens of children); but other, more probable factors will most likely explain these results. "Improvement" from the treatment can take months. Most importantly, remember that there are serious risks--such as potential liver damage--so you will need to accept those risks, as with any new treatment. I hope you have the sense to avail yourself of conventional therapies; there are alternative medical treatments which can at least (if not do more than) provide symptom relief. I pray you have the means to explore all these avenues; for, in the end, no one knows what will work. And I feel compelled to add this: I had a special needs child and acceptance of her fate ultimately gave me more peace than chasing false hope.

Liver damage? Please do explain because that doesn't seem to make much sense.

It can't make any sense to you because the guy isn't trying to sell anything. You sold drugs for profit. Maybe the idea of helping others confounds you. Now you will be using your gains to pay for your kid's lifetime expenses. Ironic. Now you're in the other class of people--those who need untainted information.

ummmmm yeah that really makes sense....ahole

My daughter went to Duke. She is one of the miracles. I'm happy to share our experience. My email is amybhendrix@yahoo.com. She has Hydrocephalus, not CP.