Why pursue stem cell therapy for kidney disease?
The prevalence of kidney diseases is a public health crisis. In the United States alone, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect 37 million people, with 90% not knowing that they have the condition. Worse, the 5-year survival rate of kidney failure is under 50%.

This survival rate can go up to 80% if the patient receives a transplant, but it usually takes three years to find an available donor match, and the procedure costs around $200,000. While waiting for a transplant, most patients undergo weekly dialysis, which costs around $80,000 per year. Fortunately, stem cells are emerging as a promising tool for the treatment of kidney disease.

How stem cells help with kidney disease
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), through their ability to repair damaged tissues, are the body’s natural defense against kidney damage. When administered to a patient, they can protect the kidneys from injury and accelerate healing. The benefits of stem cell therapy for acute and chronic kidney diseases have already been demonstrated in many preclinical studies. Clinical trials have also shown MSC transplantation to be safe for patients with kidney disease.

*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
Our protocol aims to reduce the overall levels of chronic low-grade inflammation in the body. The effects are expected to last for a very long 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.