What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of illnesses that includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). It is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. A variety of symptoms may be presented, including diarrhea, stomach pain, bleeding, and fatigue.

These conditions are truly detrimental to an individual’s quality of life, and all too often do not respond well to traditional treatment options. Medications used in treatment also commonly have unpleasant side effects for the patient.

How stem cells help with IBD
Stem cells are able to induce a strong anti-inflammatory response that helps control inflammation to healthier levels, and they are also effective at immune system modulation. Quite a few recent studies have shown that mesenchymal stem cell therapy is effective for inflammatory diseases like Crohn’s, IBD and UC.

One study published in 2018 looked at the effectiveness of MSC’s for inflammatory diseases. It concluded that the stem cells “orchestrate local and systemic innate and adaptive immune responses through the release of various mediators, including immunosuppressive molecules, growth factors, exosomes, chemokines, complement components and various metabolites.” Another recent study published in 2019 looked at the effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cells for perianal Crohn’s Disease. The results were fantastic for abating symptoms and for healing.

For many IBD patients, the effects of stem cell therapy can lead to a reduction in harmful symptoms, stabilization of condition and significant quality of life improvement.

*Typical Treatment Protocol
A typical protocol consists of intravenous transplant of 100+ million cord tissue-derived MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells). The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. The protocol is minimally invasive to the patient and has very little downtime. Patients normally travel home two days following their scheduled appointment.

Treatment goals
The primary goal of our protocol is the marked reduction in the levels of chronic low-grade inflammation for an extended period of time.

Stem cells are uniquely and intrinsically able to migrate to sites of damage and inflammation in the body. Studies have shown that stem cells are able to orchestrate the repair and regeneration of deteriorated tissues, as well as modulate the immune system, to promote better health.

The benefits of stem cell therapy can include a reduction in harmful symptoms, the slowing of the progression of the disease, and an overall increase in quality of life.

*Treatment protocols are individualized for each patient according to a variety of factors, including overall patient health, condition, and severity. A protocol optimized for your particular situation will be developed in consultation with a stem cell physician and a review of your medical records.