Collection of blood and urine samples from healthy individuals for future research
NIEHS Repository of Stored Biological Samples for Future Use
This study is collecting blood and urine samples from healthy adults to help with future medical research.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Locations | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05666739 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to collect blood and urine samples from healthy individuals aged 18 and older to build a biological sample repository. The samples will be used for developing and testing laboratory assays, maintaining quality control for specimen handling, and assessing exposure variability over time. Participants will have a single study visit lasting up to two hours, during which they will provide informed consent and undergo health screening. The collected samples will be stored for future research purposes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged 18 years or older who are willing to donate biological samples.
Not a fit: Patients with health conditions that may complicate the study procedures or those unwilling to have their samples stored for future use may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this repository could enhance the development of more accurate laboratory tests and improve our understanding of human health.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully utilized similar approaches to build biological sample repositories, indicating a proven methodology.
Eligibility criteria
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Inclusion Criteria for prospective biospecimen collection: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: 1. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. 2. Ability to provide informed consent. 3. Male or female, aged \>=18 4. Able to travel to the NIEHS CRU for study visits EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Exclusion Criteria for prospective biospecimen collection: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Not willing to have samples stored for future use. 2. Any condition that, in the investigator s opinion, places the participant at undue risk for complications associated with required study procedures.
Where this trial is running
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
- NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU) — Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lawrence S Kirschner, M.D. — National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
- Study coordinator: NIEHS Join A Study Recruitment Group
- Email: myniehs@nih.gov
- Phone: (855) 696-4347
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.