P A T I E N T  E X P E R I E N C E – C E R E B R A L  P A L S Y

NAME: ALIREZA MOHAGHEGHARDEBILI
    
COUNTRY: Iran 

AGE: 6 1/2

REASON FOR COMING FOR TREATMENT: Alireza had cerebral palsy due an intra ventricular hemorrhage two days after he was born (between grade 3 and 4).

START OF THE TREATMENT: March 25th, 2006

BEFORE THE TREATMENT: He could move his entire body but he was quite spastic. He could move his entire body. He could not keep his head up. He had much difficulty in sleeping and would awake crying four a five times a night. He could not sit by himself or stand by himself. He could not speak.

See Videos: Before 1, Before 2, Massage

DIAGNOSIS: Cerebral Palsy in 1999

TREATMENT: Umbilical Cord Stem Cell and Nerve Growth Factor Injections with Rehabilitation Therapy

AFTER THE TREATMENT (April 24th,2006): His appetite increased. He was quieter. He did not wake up as often at night crying. He had better neck control and he held his hands up more and used them a little more. He still could not sit or stand.

See Videos: After 1, After 2

China Stem Cell News Note: Alireza had a fever every time he had the treatment. This is not a normal reaction. The fevers were not serious but the parents believe that if he did not have the fevers, he would have had even more improvement. There is no way to know if this is the case or not. Alireza’s mother sent a note on July 22nd saying they did not see further improvements like many of the other patients had after they returned home.