Stroke Stem Cell Treatment for Neurological Recovery
The Stroke stem cell treatment at Dream Body Clinic offers a regenerative option for patients seeking recovery after ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Using allogeneic cultured mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from Wharton Jelly (umbilical cord tissue) & placenta then delivered via intrathecal injection. This non-surgical protocol is designed to support neurogenesis, reduce neuroinflammation, promote angiogenesis, and help restore neurological function beyond the limits of conventional palliative care.
Based at our COFEPRIS certified facility in Bucerias, Nayarit (Puerto Vallarta area), Mexico, Dream Body Clinic provides a 50-million MSC treatment focused on addressing underlying brain tissue damage. Research on MSC mechanisms in stroke recovery continues to explore their neuroprotective and restorative potential, and our experienced team delivers transparent, patient-centered care for those aiming to improve mobility, cognition, and daily independence.
Stroke Stem Cell Treatment
The intrathecal treatment cannot be done if the patient is on blood thinners. Our anesthesiologist recommends being off of blood thinners starting at least 2 weeks before treatment and he wants patients to stay off of them for 2 weeks post treatment. This is because blood thinners will make the blood slow to coagulate and we want it to coagulate fast after we puncture the thecal sac with the needle. This prevents any bacteria or other bad things from gettiing into the spinal cord fluid. Aspirin is ok to stop at least 3 days before intrathecal treatment and stay off of it for 2 weeks post treatment, but all other blood thinners need that 2 weeks before an after. This is why we advise patients to talk to the doctor that prescribed the blood thinners to make sure it is safe to be off of them for that long.Â
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The Stoke Stem Cell Treatment at Dream Body Clinic
Intrathecal Injection of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Stroke Recovery
Promoting neurogenesis: Studies indicate that MSCs have the ability to guide differentiation and regeneration of neurons. They promote neurogenesis, helping to restore damaged neural networks.
Modulating inflammation: MSCs release anti-inflammatory cytokines which attenuate inflammation in the brain and help to prevent additional neuronal damage.
Stimulating Angiogenesis: MSCs promote the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, which helps improve cerebral perfusion and oxygen supply.
Secreting trophic factors: Injection of MSCs promotes the secretion of various trophic factors, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which exert protective and regenerative effects on neurons damaged by stroke.
How do Mesenchymal Stem Cells Treat Stroke Recovery?
How do the induced Tregs from Mesenchymal Stem Cells help Alleviate Stroke Symptoms?
Suppressing inflammation:Â Tregs can suppress inflammation by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory T cells such as T-helper 1 (Th1) and T-helper 17 (Th17) cells, thus helping to reduce inflammation in the nervous system and prevent damage to the myelin sheath.
Regulatory function:Â Tregs can regulate the immune system and restore self-tolerance by inhibiting the activation of dendritic cells and other immune cells that may initiate or maintain an autoimmune response.
Reducing immune-mediated damage:Â Tregs can reduce immune-mediated damage to the nervous system by suppressing the activity of T cells that attack myelin and other neural tissues.
Promoting neuroprotection:Â Tregs can stimulate the production of neuroprotective factors, such as nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which can protect the cells in the nervous system and promote their growth and regeneration.
Inhibiting tissue destruction: Tregs can also inhibit tissue destruction and nerve cell death in MS patients by inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interferon-gamma (IFN-γ).
How MSCs Help The Specialized Immune System of the Brain
How long do the Stroke Stem Cell Treatment Results Last?
Stroke Stem Cell Treatment and Chemotaxis​
How to get the Stroke Stem Cell Treatment
Cerebrolysin is a neuroprotective drug that has been shown to improve outcomes in patients after a stroke. It is a mixture of peptides and amino acids that are thought to stimulate nerve growth and repair damaged neural tissue.
An alternative treatment approach in early onset stroke recovery is the use of multimodal drugs, like Cerebrolysin, that mimic the action of endogenous neurotrophic factors. A sustained neurotrophic regulation is essential for counteracting neurodegenerative processes and endogenous repair processes.Dream Body Clinic is taking this a step further by adding mesenchymal stem cells with cerobrolysin to help restore brain function.For a deeper dive into cerebrolysin visit www.cerebrolysin.comÂ
We offer cerebrolysin as an add on medication that you can take home and administer for further treatment. It is $600 usd for 2 boxes of medication. Each box has 5 vials of 10ml of cerebrolysin. We recommend administering it daily for 20 days at a dose of 5ml per day via intramuscular injection to the glute.Side Effects or Risks
- Approximately 1 in 20 patients will experience a slight fever and/or headache for a few hours after treatment or the next day. We have found that 500mg of Tylenol easily resolves this issue.
- Any treatment involving an injection such as an IV runs a risk of infection. We have never had a patient experience an infection due to our sterility protocols,.
- Approximately 1 in about 10 patients will experience some intense lower back pain near the intrathecal injection site that can radiate up and down the spine. It typically lasts a few hours to a few days before fully dissipating. We provide tramacet to all patients as a way to deal with this if it occurs.Â
- Approximately 1 in about 10 patients will experience a migraine like headache and sometimes nausea with it from the intrathecal treatment. In most cases taking 1 tramacet will relieve these side effects. In some cases the headache can last a few hours to a few days. We provide tramacet to all patients just in case to deal with this.
- A very small percentage of patients for this treatment will be non-responders. As with any medication or treatment there is always a chance of no change. Tylenol does not always fix a headache as an example.
- We do not treat patients that have had cancer within the past 5 years. There is still no conclusive evidence linking stem cells to make cancer worse, but we prefer to stay on the side of safety until more information is available.
The only side effects that have been documented are the following:
Our lab has over 8 years of experience cultivating mesenchymal stem cells with perfect safety and efficacy. See Stem Cell Certification by Clicking Here
Stroke Stem Cell Treatment Studies
Selected peer-reviewed publications supporting this treatment.
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Reviewed by the treating physician
Dr. Arick Francisco Barba Lopez
Head Physician
Dream Body Clinic, Bucerias, Mexico
- Graduate, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
- Graduate certificate in regenerative medicine
- About 10 years administering mesenchymal stem cell therapies
- Honoris Causa, UNCEMA, 2021
- Reviews this page for protocol, dose, and candidacy accuracy
Content last reviewed September 26, 2026 · Next scheduled review March 2027
This page describes a clinic protocol, not an FDA-approved U.S. indication.
