# Intrathecal delivery of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in traumatic spinal cord injury: Phase I trial

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 55 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-46259-y |
| Corresponding authors | Mohamad Bydon |
| Institution | Mayo Clinic, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/mesenchymal-stem-cell-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-46259-y](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-46259-y)

## Topics

Intrathecal injection · Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells · Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells · traumatic spinal cord injury · Phase I clinical trial · autologous culture-expanded cells · American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale · AIS grade · sensory and motor scores · cerebrospinal fluid markers · somatosensory evoked potentials · adverse events · headache · musculoskeletal pain · AIS grade improvement

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