Neurologic Stem Cell Treatment Study

This study is investigating whether stem cells taken from a patient's own bone marrow (BMSCs) can help improve function in people with lasting damage to the nervous system — such as after a spinal cord injury, stroke, or neurological disease — that has not responded to standard treatments. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You have documented, lasting damage to your brain, spinal cord, or nerves that is unlikely to improve with current standard care - Your condition has been stable for at least 6 months - If you are on medication or have had surgery for your condition, you are stable and not expected to recover function from that treatment alone - Your doctor believes you could potentially benefit from stem cell treatment and are at minimal risk - You are in good enough general health to undergo the procedure **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not medically stable - Your doctor does not consider you a suitable candidate for stem cell treatment - Your condition has been present for less than 6 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.