Right-to-Try inclusive

Stem cell procedures
in Arkansas.

Arkansas adults are typically referred to Texas, the closest framework state. The procedures discussed are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance.

Step 01 / 03

Submit a confidential intake

A patient-services advocate will review your information and, if appropriate, refer you to an independent state-licensed physician for a consultation. Submitting this form does not establish a physician-patient relationship.

HIPAA-compliant intake. Adults 18+ only.

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Procedures discussed are investigational and not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Outcomes vary; no specific result is guaranteed.

— 01 / The Law in AR

Where Arkansas
stands today.

Arkansas has enacted a Right-to-Try statute that does not exclude stem cell-derived therapies. In practice, that means a state-licensed physician in Arkansas may, in narrow circumstances (severe chronic or terminal illness, exhaustion of conventional options, written informed consent), discuss investigational stem cell options. The everyday practice of investigational stem cell procedures for orthopedic or wellness indications is not specifically authorized by Arkansas statute, and most adults are referred to a framework state for evaluation.

Ark. Code § 20-15-2101 (2015) does not carve out stem-cell-derived therapies.

— 03 / Important Distinctions

What this does not mean.

Travelling to a framework state does not make an investigational procedure FDA-approved. It remains investigational.
Submitting an intake from Arkansas does not establish a physician-patient relationship and does not constitute a medical recommendation.
Whether any procedure is appropriate is a clinical decision determined by an independent state-licensed treating physician at consultation.
Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance. No specific result is guaranteed.
— 04 / FAQ

AR patient
questions.

Are stem cell procedures legal in Arkansas?

Arkansas has not enacted a state-specific stem cell statute. Stem cell procedures performed inside Arkansas are governed by federal FDA rules. Adults from Arkansas who wish to receive an investigational stem cell procedure most often travel to a framework state such as Texas for evaluation by a state-licensed physician.

Why Texas specifically?

Arkansas adults are typically referred to Texas, the closest framework state.

Are these procedures FDA approved?

No. The procedures discussed on this site are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the indications discussed. Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance.

How much does it cost?

Cost depends on the indication, the cell product, and the treating physician. Each network physician sets their own pricing and provides a written estimate prior to scheduling. Select Stem Cell does not collect medical fees on behalf of physicians.