From the forums I’ve seen regarding Prochymal, it has all been very promising. As Prochymal is in Phase 3 trials, it’s randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled study. Those participatin in the trials receiver either a full dose of Prochymal (showed maximum results i.e. decease remission in 28 days of first infusion and document mucosa healing); a half dosage (again showed great results); or the placebo. Again, the only side effect Prochymal has documented is that patients smell like an onion for 2-3 days after their infusions because of the preservatives used.

I love SCD! However, it’s my belief that when Prochymal gets approved, it in combination with SCD will be what so many IBD patient have been looking for!

There is also another treatment that uses donor cells currently in Phase III trials. It’s called Prochymal. The makers of Prochymal boast there are no side effects from there treatment which is given over the course of 4 IV infusions over a 2 week period. Prochymal is supposed to induce disease remission and mucosa healing. The treatment has recently received approval for use in Graft vs. Host Disease and is supposed to be the next treatment of choice for moderate to severe Crohn’s Disease. The FDA has given it “Fast Track Approval” status as the results of the Phase II trials were so promising.