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September 17
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Actually, let's clarify something important here. Having both GA and wet AMD doesn't automatically disqualify someone from stem cell therapy. The eligibility depends on the specific clinical trial. For example, one current trial is recruiting people with GA but excludes those with wet AMD — so it's very trial-specific.

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Actually, let's clarify something important here. Having both GA and wet AMD doesn't automatically disqualify someone from stem cell therapy. The eligibility depends on the specific clinical trial. For example, one current trial is recruiting people with GA but excludes those with wet AMD — so it's very trial-specific.

Each clinical trial has its own set of criteria, which can include:

- The type and stage of AMD (e.g., wet vs. dry/GA)
- Age requirements
- Overall health status
- Other individual health factors set by the researchers Since the full list of disqualifying factors varies from trial to trial, the best step is to speak directly with an AMD specialist. They can review individual circumstances and help determine which trials, if any, might be a good fit. Checking clinicaltrials.gov is also a great way to browse current studies and their specific eligibility requirements.

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