Source: Tengion Inc.
Date: September 17, 2007
Summary:
Tengion, Inc., a leader in regenerative medicine, announced today it has initiated a Phase 2 multi-center clinical trial of its neo-bladder construct, derived from a patient’s own cells. The U.S.-based study is being conducted in 10 adult patients with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injuries. Neurogenic bladder is a condition that can occur due to spinal cord injury and may lead to kidney failure and incontinence, even when patients receive optimal medical treatment.
