Stem cell therapy treatments do not require FDA approval unless they are to treat a systemic condition, meaning a drug or treatment impacts two or more systems in the body. Currently, the only stem cell therapies approved by the FDA use cells from bone marrow or cord blood to treat cancers of the blood and bone marrow. Also, thanks to many research trials showing the efficacy of stem cell treatment, we believe in the future that stem cell therapy will become more common with more treatment options approved by the FDA. Clinical Usage Most clinics utilize stem cell therapies in treating conditions that have previously shown promise in responding to the therapy. The only exception is if you have been made aware of the likelihood of successful treatment and still choose to accept treatment as a ‘trial patient’. Additionally, we will never recommend a procedure unless there is a good chance of success.