SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 22, 2026Science News

An experimental new drug for stiff person syndrome restores mobility

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A single infusion of an experimental cell therapy called miv-cel dramatically improved mobility in stiff person syndrome patients — a painful autoimmune disease with no FDA-approved treatments. In a 26-person trial, 8 of 12 patients who needed walking aids no longer required them, with one patient progressing from walker-assisted shuffling to running.

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