I am on a waiting list for a clinical study on stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis of the knees at Mayo. Check out NIH clinical trials website.

Hello @jimmiejoe. I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled, "Cost of stem cell therapy at Mayo." I did this so the members already discussing stem cell treatment at Mayo Clinic would see your message. Here is a bit more information on regenerative medicine at Mayo Clinic, http://mayocl.in/1Ag7duN. On the page that is linked, there is a consult service number that you may call if you have specific questions. The consult service will provide you with much more detail on the services that are offered at Mayo Clinic and if you potentially qualify. Here is what you can expect if you choose to call:

- An employee will answer and ask the nature of why you are calling
- Say you are interested to stem cells for osteoarthritis or whichever joint ails you
- The employee will funnel your call to the appropriate coordinators from there
- For joint issues, you will be transferred to PMR (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
- Appointment coordinators will ask more specific questions (inclusion and exclusion criteria)

If you meet the criteria:
- You will be asked to send in your records and a doctor will look at it in a case-by-case basis

Important Notes to be Aware of:
- PMR is a busy practice, so wait times may exist but answers will be given
- If a treatment exists in the clinic for a diagnosis (i.e. Leukemia) stem cells are not offered
- Price is out of pocket

Types of stem cell treatments offered are Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) injections and Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. You can find more specific information on these types of injections here, http://mayocl.in/2AUIoAn.

@jimmiejoe, if you are comfortable sharing, what sort of injuries are you dealing with with your knee?