Collection of human tissue samples for biomedical research
Official title: Tissue Procurement for Biomedical Research
Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT00182858 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting blood, urine, and saliva samples from healthy volunteers and people with certain conditions to help researchers learn more about diseases and develop new treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 26, 2003 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00182858 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals aged 18 or older who have been identified as having a condition of interest or healthy volunteers willing to provide samples.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or those who would face excessive blood loss from participation may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This protocol aims to facilitate the collection of various human tissue samples, including blood, urine, saliva, and more, for use in biomedical research. Participants, who may be healthy volunteers or individuals with specific conditions, will provide samples that can help in the development of methods and understanding of diseases. The samples will be coded to ensure participant confidentiality, and the information derived will be used solely for research purposes. The study is designed to support exploratory studies that could lead to significant scientific insights.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of diseases and improve future diagnostic and treatment methods.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies involving tissue sample collection for research purposes have shown success in advancing biomedical knowledge, making this approach well-established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Age 18 or older. * Identified by the investigator , researcher, or physician to have a condition of interest for exploratory studies related to the participant s illness or other feature that offers the possibility of generation of hypotheses for future study. * Healthy volunteers, willing to provide their samples. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: * The participant would be subjected to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures that are not necessary for clinical management. * Excessive blood loss if this phlebotomy plus other research participation and/or clinical evaluation will result in blood loss of greater than 1 unit (400 ml, 1 pint) over an 8-week period. * Inability to give informed consent.
Where it's running
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National Institute of Aging, Clinical Research Unit
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Josephine M Egan, M.D. — National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Study coordinator: Denise L Melvin, R.N.
- Email: melvinde@mail.nih.gov
- Phone: (410) 350-3924
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.