A Study of the Making and Storage of a Bank of Special Stem Cells for Use in Future Research and the Growth of New Cells

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is the growing and storage of stem cells, made using the tissue samples of patients and others. As new technologies develop, these cells may be able to be grown into new cells to replace those damaged by disease or injury.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male and female patients, aged 0-100 years.
  • Subjects with a clinical diagnosis of interest.
  • Subjects aged ≥ 18 years who are biologically related to an individual with a diagnosis of interest.
  • Subjects aged ≥ 18 years who have elected to participate as a healthy donor/control.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unaffected children < 18 years of age who are not clinically diagnosed with a disease of interest.
  • Patients with an allergy to subcutaneous lidocaine or bupivacaine (if undergoing a dermal punch biopsy).
  • Subjects unable to consent to the study or have a parent/guardian/witness sign on their behalf.

Eligibility last updated 5/9/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Guojun Bu Ph.D.

(904) 956-3419

Bu.Guojun@mayo.edu

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

CRM Biotrust

MAYOCLINICBIOTRUST@mayo.edu

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

CRM Biotrust

MAYOCLINICBIOTRUST@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available