Biological Sample Collection for Research and Biobanking
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- ALS
- Alzheimer Disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1
- Huntington Disease
- Macular Degeneration
- Parkinson Disease
- Type
- Observational
- Design
- Observational Model: OtherTime Perspective: Prospective
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Younger than 1100 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
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 ins...
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.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04270604
- Collaborators
- Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Scott Noggle, PhD The New York Stem Cell Foundation