Biological Sample Collection for Research and Biobanking

  • STATUS
    Recruiting
  • End date
    Jan 29, 2030
  • participants needed
    10000
  • sponsor
    The New York Stem Cell Foundation
Updated on 19 February 2024
genetic testing

Summary

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) is performing this research to study different conditions and diseases by using cells from the body (such as skin or blood cells). NYSCF uses these samples to make stem cells and other types of cells, conduct research on the samples, perform genetic testing, and/or store these samples for future use.

Through this research, scientists hope to identify future treatments or even cures.

Description

Researchers at NYSCF study diverse diseases, conditions, and traits by creating "pluripotent" stem cells. These stem cells can become any cell in the human body, including cells that may be difficult, invasive, or even impossible to obtain directly. For example, researchers may create pancreatic insulin-producing cells to learn more about type 1 diabetes, or brain cells to learn more about Parkinson's disease.

Additionally, researchers perform genetic testing to learn more about DNA, a material in most cells that contains instructions for the body's development and functions (such as traits like eye color and risk of certain diseases). A piece of DNA that determines the specific role of a cell is called a "gene." If the instructions in a gene are abnormal, this can lead to disease.

Participation in the study involves: (1) completion of a health questionnaire, (2) donation of a skin and/or blood sample from which stem cells may be created, (3) possible collection of a saliva sample for genetic analysis, and (4) possible future follow-up to provide additional information or learn about other research studies. This study is not a clinical trial.

Details
Condition Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Cancer, Dementia, Dementia, age-related macular degeneration, Huntington's Chorea, Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Antilymphocyte Serum
Age 1years - 100years
Treatment Biological sample collection
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04270604
SponsorThe New York Stem Cell Foundation
Last Modified on19 February 2024

Eligibility

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Inclusion Criteria

Age
years or older or
Minor with parent/guardian consent
Biological Sample Collection
Able and willing to provide
new samples of blood, skin, and/or saliva specifically for use in this study and/or
excess/leftover samples, cell lines, and/or derivatives that were (or will be) collected for reasons other than this study

Exclusion Criteria

Non-English speaking
Wards of the state
For skin samples collected specifically for this study: history of keloid formation, bleeding disorder, allergy to the anesthetic, or anticoagulation use that precludes sample collection
For blood samples collected specifically for this study: bleeding disorder, or other medical condition, if the subject's condition increases the risks associated with blood collection
For saliva samples: inability to produce sufficient saliva or has a condition that precludes sample collection (such as severe trismus)
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