MSC Therapy for Ischemic Stroke: What a 2026 Umbrella Review and Network Meta-Analysis of 1,006 Patients Reveal
The 2026 evidence base for mesenchymal stem cell therapy in ischemic stroke includes a 26-study umbrella review and an 18-RCT network meta-analysis of 1,006 patients. MSCs were the only cell type to significantly reduce mortality. This medical review synthesizes the latest clinical data, mechanisms, active trials, and translational barriers.