Cell therapy procedure

How does the cell therapy procedure work at the ReoCell clinic?

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Booking the patient's appointment

The clinic administrator clarifies the main reason for the patient’s visit and selects a specialist for the initial consultation at a convenient time.

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The initial patient consultation includes:

  • taking the medical history;
  • reviewing the patient’s existing medical records;
  • physical and instrumental examination;
  • making a preliminary diagnosis;
  • creating a detailed plan of additional diagnostic measures (laboratory and instrumental examination methods, and, if necessary, consultation with related specialists).
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Follow-up consultation

To determine further treatment tactics, the doctors of our clinic, during a medical board review and based on the data from previous consultations and examination results, will define an individual treatment plan using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which will be proposed to and agreed upon with the patient.

Contraindications to mesenchymal stem cell therapy:

  • an active oncological process, or a history of cancer treatment within the last 5 years;
  • pregnancy and breastfeeding;
  • the presence of HIV, AIDS, and diseases associated with immunodeficiency conditions;
  • an unstable mental state;
  • an acute inflammatory process or an exacerbation of a chronic disease;
  • patients with clinical manifestations of blood clotting disorders.

If any contraindications are present, MSC therapy must be declined.

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Choosing the therapy

  • Autologous cell therapy is performed using the patient’s own cells. In this case, the doctor collects biomaterial from the patient (bone marrow or adipose tissue) and transfers it to the biotechnology laboratory to grow a therapeutic dose of MSCs. It should be noted that isolating and processing the cells and growing the therapeutic dose takes time.
  • Allogeneic therapy is performed using cells from a healthy donor. This therapy is often used for patients whose own stem cells are not suitable for treatment — in some cases patients may have an insufficient quantity or poor quality of their own stem cells. Allogeneic cells can be prepared for use at any time.

The decision between autologous and allogeneic therapy should be made together with the doctor, taking into account all individual characteristics, the patient’s needs, and timing. A consultation with a specialist will help assess all the risks and benefits of each approach.

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Administration of the cell product

The number of procedures, the dose, and the route of administration depend on the patient’s health condition.

Main routes of stem cell administration

Main routes of stem cell administration

In general, apart from the initial pain at the injection site, the patient does not feel any discomfort. Some patients may experience a fever, headache, or nausea. However, these side effects never last more than three days and usually resolve within 24 hours.

Recommendations after treatment

After treatment, the ReoCell clinic doctor always provides the patient with individual recommendations

It is important to follow these general guidelines:

The injection site must stay dry for 24 hours after the procedure

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Do not apply heat compresses to the injection site during the first 24 hours after the procedure

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Refrain from applying creams or topical medications to the injection area

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Avoid sudden temperature changes (do not visit a bathhouse or sauna and do not immerse yourself in cold water) for one week

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Do not consume alcohol, narcotic, or toxic substances

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Avoid physical overexertion

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After the cell therapy procedure is completed, the ReoCell clinic doctor stays in touch with the patient in order to monitor changes in their health, the course of the disease, and the effectiveness of the treatment provided.

Frequently asked questions

About stem cells

  1. They are divided into embryonic, adult (somatic), perinatal (from cord blood and the umbilical cord), and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

  2. Not all stem cells are the same when it comes to therapeutic use. Adult stem cells are better suited for treating specific diseases because they are more specialized than embryonic stem cells, which are less mature and have the potential to develop into various tissue types.

  3. Stem cells are able to self-renew and differentiate into the specialized cells of the required tissues. They also secrete biologically active molecules that stimulate regeneration and reduce inflammation.

Stem cell treatment

  1. Modern cell therapy mainly uses adult and perinatal stem cells, which does not raise ethical concerns.

  2. Stem cell therapy is used for orthopedic, neurological, endocrine, autoimmune, dermatological, and other conditions.

  3. Depending on the indications, the cells are administered intravenously, locally into the affected area (intra-articularly, intrathecally, etc.), or subcutaneously.

  4. The method is relatively safe. A short-term rise in temperature and redness at the injection site are possible.

  5. The recovery period is minimal — most patients return to their usual lifestyle the same day. The full therapeutic effect develops within 3-6 months.

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