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Biological Specimen Collection for Laboratory Methods Development and Training Purposes

NCT00025831 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2008-03-04

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Summary

This study will collect biological samples-buccal cells, blood sample, skin sample-to be used in developing and testing laboratory methods for measuring and analyzing genes. Such methods can be used for research on identifying genetic factors that may affect a person's cancer risk.

All individuals age 21 and older may participate in this study. Participants will provide one or more of the following samples:

* Buccal (mouth) cells - obtained by swishing a small amount of mouthwash in the mouth or by swabbing or bushing the inside of the cheek with a swab or brush.
* Blood - obtained by pricking the finger and collecting the drops or by blood drawing through a needle placed in an arm vein.
* Skin - obtained by a punch biopsy on the inner upper arm. For this procedure, the skin is anesthetized and a small piece of skin is removed with a sharp instrument similar to a cookie cutter. The wound is then covered and held together with a sterile bandage. A small scar, approximately 1/8-inch long, will be left.

Most participants will be asked to provide only a buccal sample; blood and/or skin samples will be requested from a few participants. The blood and skin samples may be used to grow cell lines; that is, to make them grow indefinitely for research uses.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    lead NIH

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2001-10-31
Completion
2005-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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