Delhi High Court has authorized stem cell therapy as a treatment option for two children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

‘Two children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) received the green light from the Delhi High Court to undergo stem cell therapy as an integral part of their treatment.
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Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, heading the bench, highlighted that there is no existing law prohibiting the use of stem cell therapy for ASD. 




Noting that the NMC is still in the process of making a final decision on the recommendation, the court said that discontinuing the ongoing treatment would not serve any beneficial purpose and permitted the petitioners to continue the therapy.
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It said that this is an interim order, ensuring that treatment does not halt immediately. However, the treatment's continuation is at the risk of the petitioners themselves.Doctors from AIIMS, present during the proceedings, apprised that stem cell therapy is currently recognized as a treatment for blood cancer, while its application in treating ASD remains experimental.
The need for more research and clarity on the therapy's protocol was stressed by the AIIMS doctors. They indicated that, as of now, the efficacy of stem cell therapy for treating ASD is yet to be determined.
One of the petitioners, a medical professional, said that her daughter has shown great improvement through the use of stem cell treatment.
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The matter will now be heard next on October 3, and the court had urged the NMC to reach a definitive decision on the recommendation.
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