Biobank for civilian astronauts and extreme environment travelers
University of Central Florida Biobank for Extreme Environments, Aviation and Space Travel
This study is collecting health samples and information from civilian astronauts and people who live in extreme environments to see how these conditions affect their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Central Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Orlando, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06781424 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The University of Central Florida's Biobank for Extreme Environments, Aviation and Space Travel (BEEAST) aims to collect, store, and distribute human biospecimens and health information for research purposes. This observational study focuses on civilian astronauts, aviators, submariners, and individuals living in extreme environments, along with their family members who will serve as controls. The biobank will facilitate research into the health impacts of extreme environments on these populations. Participants will include adults aged 18 and older, with additional enrollment options for family members and general public controls.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are astronauts, pilots, submariners, or individuals living in extreme environments.
Not a fit: Patients who are minors, unable to consent, or prisoners will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this biobank could enhance our understanding of the health effects of extreme environments, leading to improved safety and health protocols for astronauts and extreme environment travelers.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on biospecimen collection from astronauts, this biobank approach for civilian astronauts and extreme environment travelers is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary Enrollees: adults, ages 18 and older, and persons who travel (such as space travel) or live in extreme environments (such as Antarctica). * Secondary Enrollees: Referred adult family members (such as siblings and spouses) of primary enrollees. * Tertiary Enrollees: Adult persons from the general public can enroll to serve as matching controls. Tertiary enrollees will be screened based on age, gender, race and ethnicity, country of residence, disease/ conditions and employment history. * Pregnant women may choose to enroll. Exclusion Criteria: * adults unable to consent, * minors (under age 18) * prisoners
Where this trial is running
Orlando, Florida
- University of Central Florida — Orlando, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Britney-Ann Wray, BS, CTBS, CCRP
- Email: britney-ann.wray@ucf.edu
- Phone: 4072668742
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.